Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): National Security: A top Government Responsibility National security is a top priority for our government. Many federal agencies and intelligence units work round the clock to keep us, our data and our infrastructure safe from our adversaries. In fact, agencies that protect the U.S. and its security as one of their primary missions account for more than 71% of the civilian workforce. Watch our latest video to learn about the many organizations working to keep our nation secure as the threats to our country continually evolve and change. Watch Publication Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing “Ensuring a Trustworthy Government” On September 17, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Ho... September 17, 2024 Publication Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration hearing “Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees” On July 30, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Rules a... August 2, 2024 Publication James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, “Legislative Branch Advancement: GAO Modernization” On September 27, 2023, the Partnership’s Executive Vice President James-Christian Blockwood testified before the House Committee on... October 12, 2023 Publication Diane Hill’s statement for the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress hearing entitled, “Congressional Modernization: A Roadmap for the Future” On September 14, 2022, the Partnership’s Diane Hill testified before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress he... December 19, 2022 Publication Kristine Simmons’ statement for the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Examining the Senate Confirmation Process and Federal Vacancies” Hearing Date: Thursday March 3, 2022 at 10:15am Hearing Title: “Examining the Senate Confirmation Process and Federal Vacancies.” Panel... March 11, 2022 Publication Michelle Amante’s statement for the House Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing entitled, “The Future of Federal Work” On December 1, 2021, Partnership Vice President on Federal Workforce Programs, Michelle Amante, testified before the House Subcommittee o... December 14, 2021 Publication Max Stier’s statement for the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “The Cyber Talent Pipeline: Educating a Workforce to Match Today’s Threat” On July 29, 2021, Partnership President and CEO, Max Stier testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “T... July 29, 2021 Publication Max Stier’s statement for the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, “The Need for Universal Broadband: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” On May 18, 2021, Partnership President and CEO, Max Stier testified before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommi... May 18, 2021 Publication James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, “Improving Government Accountability and Transparency” On May 3, 2021, Partnership Executive Vice President, James-Christian Blockwood testified before the House Committee on Oversight an... May 3, 2021 Publication Amiko Matsumoto’s statement for the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, “Professionalizing & Enriching the Congressional Internship and Fellowship Experience” On April 29, 2021, Partnership Senior Executive Coach and Facilitator and Former Director of Talent, Amiko Matsumoto testified in front o... April 29, 2021