House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino and Representative Vince Fong met with executives from the LA28 Organizing Committee last Thursday to discuss preparations for the security of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to an April 13 statement.
The meeting focused on ensuring coordination among federal, state, local, and private sector partners as Los Angeles prepares to host millions of spectators and thousands of athletes during the games. The scale of the event is significant, with organizers estimating that hosting will be equivalent to managing seven Super Bowls per day over a period of 16 days.
Garbarino and Fong met with Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer at LA28; Voviette Morgan, Senior Vice President of Safety and Security; Wes Gavins, Head of Cybersecurity; and Matt Sturges, Vice President of Federal Affairs. “As America hosts a ‘mega-decade’ of international events on U.S. soil, coordination between all levels of law enforcement, government, and partners in the private sector is essential to ensure the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics are safe and secure for Americans and international visitors alike,” Garbarino said. He continued: “After hearing from LA28 in a roundtable in Washington last year, I appreciated the chance to join Congressman Fong at the LA28 headquarters to discuss our shared commitments to emergency preparedness and public safety. This insight will continue to guide the Committee’s work to identify any gaps in communication, collaboration, or information sharing that can be addressed in the year ahead. As threats from foreign terrorist organizations, drone warfare, and cyber intrusions evolve, our security posture must be prepared to meet the moment.”
In recent years there has been ongoing engagement between Congress members overseeing homeland security efforts related to large-scale events. In September 2025 a committee task force hosted a roundtable with representatives from FIFA and LA28 regarding special event security planning. In February 2026 another hearing examined how different levels of government are working together alongside private partners ahead of major upcoming events like FIFA World Cup matches.
Federal support for these efforts includes $1 billion allocated through FEMA’s State Homeland Security Grant Program under The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for expenses related specifically to Olympic security planning. An additional $500 million was provided by reconciliation legislation for enhancing detection capabilities against drone threats through creation of a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program.
Security responsibility for LA28 was designated as a National Special Security Event by DHS in January 2024; this means that overall leadership falls under U.S. Secret Service direction while integrating various governmental components into one comprehensive plan.
