▶ 0:21:06Quorum [clears throat] being present, the committee on homeland security will come to order. Without objection, the chair may declare the committee in recess at any point. committee is meeting today for consideration of the INA Mission Reorientation Act of 2026, HR 7436, the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, HR7574, the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026, HR7427, the Safe Visits Act, HR 8168, the
▶ 0:21:36Major Non-NATO Allied Terror Threat Assessment Act, the Moderniz izing and improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026. HR5517, the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. HR 8535, the Measuring Elicit Fentanel Trafficking Act. HR 9327, the Pearl Act. HR 9382, the Nexus for Families Act.
▶ 0:22:03HR 9394, the Civil Preparedness for Agarism Exercise Act of 2026. HR 3106, the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025. the Safeguards Act of 2026. HR8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026. HR 9388, the OneTop Pilot Program Extension Act. HR5109, the Twice Act.
▶ 0:22:33HR [clears throat] 9391, the Reimburseable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026. uh HR8897, the improving travel for American families act and HR 9328, the improving travel for military members act. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Morning and thank you all for being here. I look forward to today's markup. The bills we will consider today have broad bipartisan support and are the product of good work and discussion across both sides of the committee.
▶ 0:23:03These bills reflect our shared commitment to advance the mission of the Department of Homeland Security. We will consider 19 bills today. The topics of the bills range from reforms to the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence and Analysis Office and improving the passenger travel experience for our military and families to combating illicit fendal trafficking, assessing our security posture at the northern border, ensuring readiness for extreme weather, and strengthening our ability to prevent acts of terrorism against our critical infrastructure In addition, we will take important
▶ 0:23:33steps to advance two pilot programs the TS TSA has executed over the past several years which were established by this committee. The one-stop security and reimburseable screening services program are key advances in passenger security for travel that also ease the burden on our dedicated TSA workforce.
▶ 0:23:51It is also of importance that the committee advance the safeguards act to make it clear that is the position of the committee of homeland security that the 911 security fee should return to its intended purpose following the expiration of the fee diversion next year. Passengers have long paid the 911 passenger security fee with the understanding that those dollars would go directly toward aviation security and keeping them safe by reinvesting these funds in next generation [clears throat] screening technologies and modernized check baggage systems.
▶ 0:24:19This legislation will enhance security, reduce checkpoint congestion, and improve the overall travel experience for millions of Americans. As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, there's no better reminder to ensure we protect our aviation sector. Thank the members who have put forth today's bills for their work and their commitment to finding solutions that will improve the lives of the American people.
▶ 0:24:41I also thank the ranking member for continuing this committee's long tradition of advancing strong bipartisan legislation when we can and for his support of these measures. I strongly support all the bills under consideration in today's markup and I urge my colleagues to do the same. I now recognize the ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for an opening
▶ 0:24:59Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Uh Mr. chairman. Today, for the first time in nearly 300 days, the Committee on Homeland Security will be marking up legislation. That is more than nine months. In other words, human life is easier to bring into the world than bipartisan Homeland Security That's a pity, Mr. Chairman, but it's totally avoidable only if Republicans would get out of their own way.
▶ 0:25:30For more than nine months, House Republicans decided to play politics with Department of Homeland Security funding rather than engage in bipartisan reform of ICE and CBP. As a result, this committee's legislative work has ground to a halt. For the first time ever, this committee surrendered its authority to mark up reconciliation funding legislation.
▶ 0:25:58And in process, House Republicans rubber stamped a $70 billion slush fund for ICE and CBP, [snorts] even as $140 billion approved by the department last year over the above the normal appropriation process has been wasted on private jets and selfserving and campaign benefiting Trump's administration.
▶ 0:26:25Congress has a duty to conduct meaningful oversight, particularly after DHS agents and officers have killed American citizens. And Congress must use its power of the purse to make sure the executive branch does not tear up the Constitution or deny God-given rights to our constituents.
▶ 0:26:48While today's marker may be a departure from the partisan conflict that has undermined this committee for the last three years, House Democrats will never back down from demanding justice for Rene Renee Good, Alex Predic, or the many others who've died in DHS's custody. Our fight continues. Turning to this markup, we'll advancing 19 bills.
▶ 0:27:19Committee Democrats will offer eight measures to improve how DHS prepares for threats, shares intelligence, and ruins its own programs. When extreme cold descends on communities across northern United States, it doesn't just create hardships.
▶ 0:27:36It strains power grids, disrupt water system, overwhelms emergency responders, and potentially degrades the very coordination capacity that a terrorism response would depend on.
▶ 0:27:50Representative Kennedy's winter act requires DHS to prepare for what happens when a deliberate attack is laid on layered on top of the strain of extreme cold weather and to build a coordinated federal response framework before the scenario becomes reality.
▶ 0:28:09Representative Po's bill on the National Terrorism Advisory System or INTAS asks whether the public warning system we rely on to communicate terrorism threats reaches people in a way they can act on. Before DHS modernizes intask, [clears throat] her bill requires the department to consult law enforcement, emergency responders, and the public itself.
▶ 0:28:38Representative Goldman's Safe Visits Act directs DHS intelligence and analysis to systematically analyze threats posed by foreign nationals seeking access to state and local officials and facilities. if those jurisdictions request help and to deliver that intelligence to the jurisdictions most at risk.
▶ 0:29:01The analysis INA produces is only as good as the analysts who produce it, which is why Representative Magazina's INA training act matters. There is currently no standardized mandatory training curriculum for INA hires. His bill creates one with civil rights and civil liberties protections built in on day one. Representative Carter has two bills at this markup.
▶ 0:29:31The Twice Act addresses the fact that individuals who serve their time and are legally eligible to work in maritime ports often cannot navigate THTSA's transportation workers identification credentials or TWIK program, but not because they do not qualify. Those re-entering the workforce should be able to obtain TWI cards and find good paying jobs.
▶ 0:30:00Representative Carter's urban area security initiative bill would require FEMA to report on how cities and regions that have lost or recently gained important funding to build homeland security capacity of managing representative Kennedy's nexus for families act requires customs and border protection to link every member of a family apply applying for trusted traveler status.
▶ 0:30:28His bill lets families apply together, interview together, and for children under 14, skip the interview requirement entirely. Finally, Representative Walkinshaw's measure, elicit fentinol trafficking act, requires DHS to improve information and data sharing access.
▶ 0:30:51it components involved in combating fentanyl trafficking and to identify any barriers to information sharing within the This bill also requires DHS to establish matrix measuring the department's effectiveness. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting these important measures. Before I yield back, Mr.
▶ 0:31:14Chairman, I want to note that we have 190 days left in the 119th Congress. Only a quarter of those are currently scheduled to be session days. So, we must make them count. I encourage you to bring up HR 2086, the rights for the TSA Workforce Act, as soon as possible.
▶ 0:31:38As the avoidable Trump Republican DHS shutdown proved, TSA's employees bear the biggest burden during a lapse in funding. It is well past time for them to be given the same protections as other federal workers under title five of the US code.
▶ 0:31:58I had requested to have HR 2086 considered during this markup and I'm disappointed that my request was sumearily dismissed by the Republican majority without even a discussion. I'm proud that you've been a longtime co-sponsor of my legislation, Mr. Chairman, and I hope we can use some of our precious remaining time in this Congress to get this important bill across the finish line.
▶ 0:32:28I'll also note that I continue to have reservations about HR 8770, the safeguards act of 2026. I agree with the bill's sense of Congress that 911 passenger security fees should not be diverted for purposes other than commercial aviation security.
▶ 0:32:50Unfortunately, however, HR 8770 does not advance that goal as the bill does not immediately stop the fee diversion. Instead, the bill mandates 750 million in annual technology investments, a large unpaid increase in TSA's technology funding.
▶ 0:33:13I'm concerned that paying for the increase would require cuts in funding for TSA's workforce salaries and benefits if TSA's overall budget does not increase. I appreciate that this bill would not take effect until fiscal year 2028 when the diversion of security fees is scheduled to end. However, this is extremely important.
▶ 0:33:39Bringing those fees back to TSA does not mean the AY's topline budget will increase since the fees are treated as offsetting collections by law. A great deal more work remains to end the fee diversion but also increases TSA's budget accordingly.
▶ 0:34:01We'll have to continue our conversations to come up with a solution that ensures increases to TSA's technology funding uh do not negatively impact TSA's workforce we rely on to keep our skies safe and secure. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I yield back.
▶ 0:34:22Gentleman yields back. And I want to thank the ranking member again. We are we are doing uh 19 uh bipartisan bills today. Uh and I I do recognize that the gentleman um about his uh his TSA workforce uh protection act. Um the bills that we were trying to do today are supposed were trying to get done on suspension. All of them will have broad bipartisan support. Um as the ranking member knows when he was chairman that bill also could not pass under suspension uh when they were in the majority.
▶ 0:34:52So today the focus is on getting u these bills uh done quickly uh because they have bipartisan support. They will make our country safer. Uh, and I thank the ranking member for his comments. Other members of the committee are reminded that opening statements may be submitted for the record. Pursuant to notice, I now call up the INA Mission Reorientation Act of 2026. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the resolution.
▶ 0:35:22Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from Texas, Mr. Fluger, for the purpose of offering an amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 0:35:32Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have an amendment in the nature of the substitute to HR7443.
▶ 0:35:36The clerk will report the amendment in the nature of substitute.
▶ 0:35:38An amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR744.
▶ 0:35:41Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature of the substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleman from Texas is now recognized for five minutes on his to speak on his amendment.
▶ 0:35:51Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh while it's small and often overlooked, the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis carries one of the most operationally important missions of the intelligence community. Of the 18 IC members, INA is the only agency with a statutory obligation to share intelligence with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners. A responsibility that sits at the core of securing our homeland.
▶ 0:36:15And with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country, INA is the most effective when its personnel are embedded with those partners working directly in environments where threats surface and decisions must be made. The INA Mission Reorientation Act reflects this fundamental truth. It refocuses its efforts on its foundational responsibility, delivering timely, actionable, and operationally relevant intelligence to the front line. This reorientation is urgently needed.
▶ 0:36:42Persistent challenges in the broader information sharing ecosystem continue to hinder our partners' ability to act quickly. At a round table with law enforcement last month, we were reminded that gaps remain in the timelines of threat dissemination and in the interoperability of the federal, state, and local systems. These issues are compounded by uneven information flow between the agency's infusion centers and partners and by the need for intelligence products that are tailored to operational realities rather than broad strategic assessments.
▶ 0:37:12In recent years, too much of INA's workforce has been concentrated at headquarters with too few personnel deployed in the field. That shift has weakened the two-way flow of intelligence, leaving our partners too often providing more actionable information upward than they receive in return. Several of the bills we are marking up today aim to correct this imbalance by sharpening the mission, improving training and oversight, and ensuring the agency fully embodies its unique stakeholder facing role. I seek unanimous consent, Mr.
▶ 0:37:42Chairman, to enter a letter from the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, Major County Sheriffs of America, and the National Fusion Center Association dated June 24th, 2026. Into the record.
▶ 0:37:54Without objection. This letter calls out the great work that the committee has done so far to engage with Fusion Center leaders, state and local law enforcement agencies, and homeland security stakeholders on several pieces of legislation to reform DHS's office of INA, including six bills that we are voting on today. Meaningful reform to this agency has been a long time coming, and I'm proud to have a bill on today's markup that refocuses their mission where it belongs to put field personnel back into a position of being supported.
▶ 0:38:23There are several other pieces of legislation related to INA reform that I'm hopeful we will be able to move in a future markup including field integration of Homeland Intelligence Act which will codify and reinforce support to those partners in two-way information sharing that is so critical to homeland security. The work is especially important now as we see the World Cup and the 250th anniversary of our country taking place. There's massive crowds and an increased risk all across the country.
▶ 0:38:52And field officers are the ones who make the security of our country possible. They build and sustain trusted human networks and serve as the local face of intelligence sharing and provide subnational context at headquarters simply cannot replicate. Emerging technologies including drones, artificial intelligence, and others are being rapidly exploited, and we have to find a way to combat those threats.
▶ 0:39:14Meeting this moment demands seamless coordination across juris jurisdictions, real-time intelligence sharing, and strong regional partnerships capable of rapid prevention uh and response. To achieve that, INA must be structurally aligned with its mission. And that's what this bill does. It appropriately advances the reorientation. And Mr. Chairman, I'd also say that this has been a bipartisan work that we have come together with many roundts and discussions, and I thank my colleagues for that work.
▶ 0:39:43Um, and especially want to thank Representative Fedorch and Ranking Member Magaziner and Representative Poe for their partnership in advancing this legislation. Yield
▶ 0:39:53Gentlemen yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments to the amendment in nature of substitute? [clears throat] Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment in the nature of the substitute offered by Mr. Fluger. All those in favor say I.
▶ 0:40:08All those opposed say no. In in the opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the amendment in the nature of the substitute is agreed to. Question now occurs on reporting the bill HR7443 as amendmented to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. Yep.
▶ 0:40:25Request a recorded vote.
▶ 0:40:27We'll request uh let's take the vote and then we'll request the A and after that.
▶ 0:40:31All those favor say I. I.
▶ 0:40:34All those opposed say no. Depending of the chair, the eyes have it. Motion's agreed to. Uh recorded vote has been requested. Presumed to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings in this question are now postponed. Thank you. Presumed to notice, I now call up HR 7436, the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Analysis Trading Act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the
▶ 0:40:59HR 7436 offer.
▶ 0:41:00Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and it is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from Rhode Island, Mr. magazer for the purpose of offering an amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 0:41:10Yeah, Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment uh at the desk.
▶ 0:41:12Clerk will report the amendment in nature of the substitute.
▶ 0:41:14An amendment in the nature of a
▶ 0:41:16Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature of the substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for five minutes to speak on his amendment.
▶ 0:41:27Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I uh applaud uh the committee members on both sides for working together to move forward this bipartisan package of legislation today. I I look forward to supporting and voting in favor of all of it because I do believe that these bills, including my bill, which I will speak on, are going to make the American people safer. However, uh, of course, we cannot talk about the Department of Homeland Security without acknowledging the damage that the Trump administration has done.
▶ 0:41:53The administration has gone after uh promised, excuse me, to go after quote, "The worst of the worst, dangerous criminals. Instead, by their own data, by their own admission, they have targeted children. The sick, the elderly, and working people just trying to make a living. The vast majority of the people that they have detained and deported have no criminal record at all. There has still not been accountability for the chaos unleashed in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the country that brutalized innocent people and led to the killing of Americans.
▶ 0:42:24Furthermore, the president's appointment of Bill Py as the acting director of national intelligence and his elevation of figures like Seb Gora within the national security apparatus makes the American people less safe. Py in particular has no experience in intelligence work and was chosen because he has shown he will use the levers of government to target the president's political rivals, not because of any particular merit. So, it's extremely difficult to find bipartisan consensus in this context.
▶ 0:42:53But I do believe that when we have an opportunity to pass good bills, we have a responsibility to do it. My bill, the Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Analysis Training Act, will require a standardized entrylevel basic training curriculum for all new INA hires at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
▶ 0:43:14Uh DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plays a critical role in protecting the American people from violence by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence products to state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector law enforcement. But there have been numerous incidents, frankly, across administrations of INA employees failing to adhere to best practices and intelligence work, including at times by inappropriately violating the civil rights of individuals being targeted.
▶ 0:43:44So importantly, my bill ensures that the standardized training that all INA new hires will receive includes mandatory training on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy rights, uh, regulations, and information practices. We need intelligence professionals to not only do their jobs effectively, but in a manner that upholds people's rights.
▶ 0:44:07So, I'm focused on keeping the American people safe by protecting their fundamental rights and holding DHS employees and all federal employees to high standards of conduct and accountability, which is exactly what this bill will do. I want to thank Chairman Fluger for his collaboration on this bill. We worked together on several of these bills that came out of the INA uh the um counterterrorism intelligence subcommittee. I want to thank him for co-sponsoring this bill as well and thank all of my colleagues on the committee for your support.
▶ 0:44:35I I urge adoption of the bill and I yield back.
▶ 0:44:39Gentleman yields back. Thank you. Uh does anyone wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments to the amendment in the nature of a substitute? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment the nature of substitute offered by Mr. Magaziner of Rhode Island. All those in favor say I.
▶ 0:44:52I. All those opposed say no. Opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the amendment the nature of the substitute is agreed to. The question now occurs on reporting the bill. HR 7436 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I.
▶ 0:45:08All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the motion is agreed to.
▶ 0:45:12Chairman, I request the A's and
▶ 0:45:13a recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Thank Presumed to notice, I now call up the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill. HR75.
▶ 0:45:34Without objection, the first reading of the bill is disuspense with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from Colorado, Mr. Evans, for five minutes to speak on the measure. Thank you, chairman. Thank you, ranking member uh for hosting this markup. And I'm proud today to speak in support of my bill HR7574, the engagement liaison and outreach or ELO realignment and strategic engagement reform act, which advanced through the counterterrorism subcommittee unanimously last month. This bill is simple.
▶ 0:46:00It consolidates the functions of two existing Department of Homeland Security offices tasked with public safety coordination into one centralized point of contact. For anyone unfamiliar with the department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, also known as INA, INA is the only entity in the US intelligence community charged with delivering intelligence directly to state and local law enforcement agencies.
▶ 0:46:24I was a cop for a little over 10 years in the Denver metro area and so I know there's nothing more critical to law enforcement operations than communication between local, state, and federal agencies. Information sharing between the men and women on the front lines and federal intelligence counterparts allows for a smooth process when local law enforcement encounters threats on the streets that have national or global threat roots. And this is what HR7574 does.
▶ 0:46:52By reorganizing the ELO office and realigning its essential functions within INA's partner engagement directorate, we're able to streamline that coordination between law enforcement agencies and drive that information all the way down to the boots on the ground level of local law enforcement. This enhances information sharing mechanisms and reduces duplicative actions. And it ensures responsible stewardship of tax dollars.
▶ 0:47:18And it helps get federal resources to places like Colorado where foreign terrorist organizations are continuing to pedal poison in our communities and where overdose death rates in Colorado are still going up. I want to thank uh Representative Goldman for helping to lead this bill with me and to you all for considering this bipartisan piece of legislation in today's markup.
▶ 0:47:37I urge all the members of the committee to join us in supporting these efforts so that we can better protect our communities and drive resources to our state and local partners when they're facing national and internationally fueled and resource threats and yield back. Gentleman yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the bill? Are there amen any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR7574 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I.
▶ 0:48:05All those opposed say no. The opinion of the chair the eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Uh gentleman from
▶ 0:48:12chairman will request the a and a
▶ 0:48:13recorded vote is requested pursuant to committee rule 7D. The further proceedings on this question are
▶ 0:48:22Pursuant to notice I now call up HR 7427 the safe visits act. This bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the
▶ 0:48:31HR 7427. Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to the amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleman from New York, Mississippi, Mr. Thompson, uh, for the purpose of offering amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 0:48:45Uh, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have an amendment at the desk.
▶ 0:48:48Clerk will report the amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 0:48:50An amendment in the nature of a
▶ 0:48:52Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature of substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleman from Mississippi is recognized for five minutes to speak on the amendment.
▶ 0:49:00Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Here in Washington, federal officials often meet with foreign officials to discuss policy and trade among other things. But these exchanges require balance in that. We know that meetings with our international partners fosters economic exchange and promotes cooperation during global events.
▶ 0:49:24We also know that we must host these exchanges in a way that ensures the protection of sensitive government information and facilities. Historically, foreign intelligence services focused on gaining access to government personnel systems and information here in the Washington area.
▶ 0:49:45But recently the office of the director of national intelligence and others in intelligence community have been warning about a rise in attempts by foreign adversaries like the people's republic of China to establish relationships with state and local officials to gain access to US government information influence policy and advance their own interests.
▶ 0:50:11So, I commend Representative Goldman of New York for introducing HR7427, the securing access for foreign entities visiting internal sites in the States Act, also known as the Safe Visits Act, which is responsible to these warning.
▶ 0:50:30The Safe Visits Act will require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a threat analysis regarding foreign nationals who seek to meet with state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials or seek access to their government information facilities, programs, or systems.
▶ 0:50:51It requires DHS to include trends related to such visits and descriptions of high-risk targets and share its findings with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
▶ 0:51:05Under the bill, DHS would have to conduct tailored outreach to any identified high-risisk state, local, tribal, or territorial government and provide identified governments with assistance vetting foreign nationals guidance on specific actions that may be taken to mitigate homeland security threats and connections with the visit.
▶ 0:51:32HR 7427 authorizes DHS to request debriefings from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments that accepted DHS vetting assistance to maintain awareness of tactics and techniques used by foreign nationals.
▶ 0:51:51Finally, the bill requires that DHS report to Congress on the outreach and vetting assistance conducted under the bill and carry out research and development to improve sharing information with state and local partners. I commend this bill as state and local governments do not always have the resources to adequately vet foreign nationals to pay a visit.
▶ 0:52:16I urge my colleagues to support Representative Goldman's bill and I yield back.
▶ 0:52:22Gentleman yields back. Does anyone [clears throat] wish to speak on the Gentleman from Colorado, Mr. Evans is
▶ 0:52:29Thank you, Chairman, ranking member. Um, and I'm also proud to co-lead this piece of legislation with my colleague, Rep. Goldman. Um, [clears throat] as you just heard, the bill requires these routine threat assessments of foreign nationals that want to have meetings with state and local government officials and making sure that our smaller government entities are receiving proper guidance from the Department of Homeland Security to protect sensitive information during such visits.
▶ 0:52:52In my area, I have several uh small rural cities and towns that regularly engage in diplomatic visits, academic exchanges, or international business and trade visits, especially in agriculture and manufacturing. And while most of these visits and opportunities are mutually beneficial, the Safe Visits Act gives us uh gives smaller governments the information necessary to protect themselves and their sensitive facilities from potential threats, intelligence collection, or interference from some of America's foreign adversaries.
▶ 0:53:21Because we know these malicious foreign actors will stop at nothing to infiltrate our defense systems, our critical infrastructure, steal our trade secrets, and ultimately undermine our national security. And unfortunately, smaller govern governments oftentimes do not have the financial resources or capacity to implement implement preventative security systems to protect themselves from this foreign collection.
▶ 0:53:46I saw this both during my 10 years in law enforcement and during my 12 years in the US Army, some of which uh I served as in an intelligence capacity. And so that's why I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation to help mitigate homeland security threats pro and protect our local and state governments from bad actors, protect our critical infrastructure. And I yield
▶ 0:54:07Gentleman yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments to the amendment and nature of substitute? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment and the nature of substitute offered by Mr. Mr. Goldman of New York. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. The opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the amendment in the nature of the substitute is agreed to. Question now occurs on reporting the bill HR7427 as amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say
▶ 0:54:33I. All those opposed say no.
▶ 0:54:35An opinion of the chair, the eyes have it. The motion is agreed to. Recorded vote is requested pursuant to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Presumed to notice, I now call up HR 8168, the major non-NATO ally terror threat assessment act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 0:54:59Hr 8168.
▶ 0:55:00Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and it is considered read and open to amendment at any point. Now, I now recognize the gentleman from Tennessee, Mr. Van Eps, for five minutes to speak on the
▶ 0:55:09Thank you, Mr. Chairman. When the United States designates a nation as a major non-NATO ally or MNNA, it [clears throat] comes with real benefits like security cooperation and defense trade eligibility. But the threats we face today are adept at moving beyond borders. And it's critical that Congress has insight into terrorist organizations that may be operating within our partner nations.
▶ 0:55:34This legislation strengthens coordination between DHS and Congress to better assess and support MNNA partners as they confront threats within their own borders. It requires the administration to provide Congress with a comprehensive assessment identifying foreign terrorist organizations operating within MNNA countries as well as each partner's capacity to counter those threats. These partnerships are important, but we must also ensure our own national interests and security are being protected.
▶ 0:56:04I would like to thank Representative Poe for her support of the bill. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this bill and yield back.
▶ 0:56:12Gentleman yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the bill? Are there amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR 8168 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. The opinion of the chair, the eyes have it. The motion is agreed to.
▶ 0:56:31Request record.
▶ 0:56:33Recorded vote is requested. Pursuant to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed.
▶ 0:56:40Pursuant to notice, I now call up HR 7448, the modernizing and improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026. The bill was circulated in advance as printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the resolution. offered by Miss Poe. Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any any point. I now recognize the gentleoman from New Jersey, Miss Poe, for the purpose of offering amendment in nature of
▶ 0:57:06Mr. Chairman, I have an an amendment at the desk.
▶ 0:57:09The clerk will report the amendment in nature of substitute.
▶ 0:57:12An amendment in the nature of a
▶ 0:57:14Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in nature of substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleoman from New Jersey is recognized for five minutes to speak on her amendment.
▶ 0:57:22Thank you, Mr. chairman, and uh thank you to Ranking Member Thompson and to Congressman Vanep for co-leading uh this important legislation with me. The goal of my bill is simple, to better inform the public and law enforcement about terrorist uh threats.
▶ 0:57:41In 2011, uh the Department of Hum uh Homeland Security moved away from its old color-coded security alerts and created the National Terrorism uh advisory system or the or the NTA.
▶ 0:57:58The goal of the ENTAS was to was to more effectively report information about terrorist threats by giving the public, government agencies, first responders, transportation hubs, and the private sector with timely, detailed communication. We now face an increasingly complex and modern uh landscape for terror threats.
▶ 0:58:24DHS should update and modernize this system to reflect this new reality. The American public deserves clear, reliable and notification of terrorist threats. As a ranking member of the task force for special events in the United States, I have been working closely uh I have been closely involved in security preparations for the World Cup alongside um Representative McCall.
▶ 0:58:53My district in New Jersey will host eight matches including the finals. Um I've been first I I've seen firsthand and extensive planning required to protect largecale events like the World Cup from threats. A key aspect of defending against terrorist attack is making sure the public is well informed.
▶ 0:59:16If attendees and others know to be vigilant and know what precautions to take, then we can reduce the impact of an attack. That is exactly what my bill would do by requiring that DHS secretary to develop a strategy to modernize the ent.
▶ 0:59:34This strategy would account for factors such as public uh accessor uh access use and effectively of bulletins and alerts and whether they are actually making it to law enforcement in a timely fashion.
▶ 0:59:55My bill also directs DHS to engage with law enforcement partners, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ensure an alert alerts reach as many people as possible. I urge all my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I yield back.
▶ 1:00:15Gentle lady yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments to the amendment in the nature substitute? Hearing [clears throat] none. The question is on agreeing to the amendment in the nature of substitute offered by Miss Poe, New Jersey. All those in favor say I.
▶ 1:00:28I. All those opposed say no. In opinion of the chair, the eyes have it. The amendment nature substitute is agreed to. Uh the question now occurs on reporting the bill HR 7448 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say
▶ 1:00:42I. All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the eyes have and the motion is agreed to. Mr. Chairman, [snorts] request a record.
▶ 1:00:48Recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed.
▶ 1:00:55Pursuing to notice, I now call up the Northern Border Security Enhancement Review Act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the
▶ 1:01:07Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize myself for five minutes to speak on the measure. This legislation requires requires northern border threat analysis reports established under northern border security review act to be submitted to the congress on a bianial basis and for DHS secretary to update department's northern border strategy as needed.
▶ 1:01:29Additionally, this bill requires US customs and border protection, air and marine operations to develop performance measures to secure the northern border between ports of entry within six months of enactment. The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act takes meaningful steps toward strengthening US Northern Border Security, and I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is now on reporting the bill HR5517 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I.
▶ 1:02:00I. All those opposed say no. Depending the chair, the eyes have it and the motion is agreed A recorded vote is requested pursuant to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Thank [clears throat] Pursuing to notice I now call up HR 8535 the measuring elicit fentinal trafficking act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the resolution.
▶ 1:02:26HR 8535 offer.
▶ 1:02:28Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Walkenshaw for the purposes of offering an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
▶ 1:02:40Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the
▶ 1:02:42Clerk will report the amendment in the nature of substitute.
▶ 1:02:44An amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR8535.
▶ 1:02:47Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of amendment. Uh the gentleman from Virginia is now recognized for five minutes to speak on his amendment.
▶ 1:02:56Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, I want to thank uh representatives McCall, Guest, and Koreah for working with me on this bipartisan initiative. The measuring elicit fentinel trafficking act is based on the nonpartisan findings and recommendations of the government accountability office. GAO recently examined the department of homeland security's efforts to detect, deter, and seize elicit fentanyl.
▶ 1:03:19Their review identified a critical gap in DHS's approach, a lack of coordination, information sharing, and meaningful performance measures to assess the effectiveness of their efforts. As a result, GIO made three straightforward recommendations. First, establish a program to collect data and measure effectiveness. Second, ensure information is shared across DHS components. And third, develop performance goals aligned with DHS's strategic objectives.
▶ 1:03:49This bill simply codifies these recommendations into law. Fentel remains one of the most devastating public health and public safety challenges facing our nation. It touches every community, large and small, urban and rural, in every corner of the country. The scope of the crisis is staggering.
▶ 1:04:08According to CDC, fentanyl was involved in more than 69% of all US over death overdose deaths in 2025, making it by far the leading cause of overdose deaths. With lives on the line, DHS personnel must not only work hard to combat elicit fentanyl trafficking, they must work smart. that requires coordination, information sharing, and the ability to evaluate whether their efforts are producing the desired results.
▶ 1:04:37This bipartisan legislation will help ensure DHS has the tools and accountability mechanisms necessary to better combat the flow of elicit fentinel into our communities. I urge my colleagues to support the legislation and I yield back.
▶ 1:04:51Does anyone else wish to speak on the
▶ 1:04:53Mr. Chairman,
▶ 1:04:54gentleman from Texas, Mr. McCall is
▶ 1:04:56Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank uh my friend from Virginia for introducing this uh important legislation. Also want to thank you for this bipartisan markup uh in my 22 years in cheering this committee in foreign affairs. That's the way it's supposed to be. That's that's us at our best. Um fentanel is the number one killer of our of young Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. My children have witnessed five funerals.
▶ 1:05:26one uh took fentanyl on Christmas Eve, did not wake up on Christmas Day. Every single day, moms and dads across Texas and across this entire nation are burying their children. This isn't just a law enforcement crisis. It's a generational crisis. It's a national security threat to our youth and a moral failure if we do not use every tool at our disposal to crush it.
▶ 1:05:56I was proud to introduce the Fend Off Fentanel Act which is signed into law to target illicit supply chains and sanction the dangerous cartels. And it goes after the chemical suppliers in China and money launderers in Mexico. But stopping the supply abroad is only half the battle.
▶ 1:06:16We must be just as coordinated within our own borders, which is why um I'm I'm proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill, the Measuring Illicit Fentanel Trafficking Act. It's it's essential to strengthening information sharing across the Department and establishing clear performance metrics within the Department of Homeland Security.
▶ 1:06:39I believe that we owe this to every single American family that has been shattered by this epidemic to get this thing right. And I want to again thank my colleagues for their bipartisan support on this. And with that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back. Gentleman [clears throat] yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments the amendment in nature Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment in nature substitute offered by Mr. Walken of Virginia. All those in favor say I. I
▶ 1:07:09I all those opposed say no. Opining the chair the eyes have it. The amendment of the nature substitute is agreed to. The question now occurs in reporting the bill HR 8535 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I.
▶ 1:07:22I. All those opposed say no. Opinion of the chair. The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:07:27Mr. Chairman ask for recorded vote.
▶ 1:07:29Recorded vote is requested. Pursue to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Presumed to notice, I now call up HR 9382, the Nexus for Families Act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:07:45Hr 9382.
▶ 1:07:47Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from New York, Mr. Kennedy, for five minutes to speak on the measure. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Seamless, regular travel between the United States and our friend, closest ally and neighbor directly to the north, Canada, is essential. It bolsters the economy, supports local businesses, and allows bational families to visit one another.
▶ 1:08:14And for others, it allows convenient, safe access for work, leisure, a holiday, or a Buffalo Bills, or Sabres game. Nexus, a joint effort between the United States and Canada to make regular travel easier, allows pre-approved, vetted travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada.
▶ 1:08:35Currently, over 2.2 million people benefit from this program, similar to Global Entry, where those with Nexus status enjoy designated lanes at ports of entry. While DHS has made some adjustments to improve the Nexus program over the years, prospective and current members still face obstacles to enrollment, especially when families are trying to enroll or renew. Families still have to submit separate applications for each family member, including minors.
▶ 1:09:05Parents still have to bring their children, including infants, for an interview by CBP. Interviews also cannot be conducted together. This often means families in states along the northern border have to make multiple trips to different nexus enrollment centers, sometimes months apart.
▶ 1:09:25The bill we're considering today, the Nexus for Families Act, ensures that this program is working for families while pro preserving the safe, secure, and seamless travel that's the foundation of Nexus by allowing families to link their Nexus application together, conduct joint interviews, and exempt children under 14 from an interview where appropriate.
▶ 1:09:47This bill promotes lawful travel, uplifts small businesses and local communities that benefit from this crossber relationship, and ensures that we keep families safe and together when traveling to and from Canada. I'd like to thank Representative Loa, a fellow New Yorker, for supporting this legislation.
▶ 1:10:06And I'm proud to have the endorsement of over 20 organizations, including US Travel, the Canadian-American Business Council, the New York Restaurant Association, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and Visit Buffalo. With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back. Does anyone else we uh wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none. The question is on reporting the bill HR9382 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say
▶ 1:10:33I. All those opposed say no. If any of the chair the eyes have it. The motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:10:40Mr. Chairman request the A's and A's.
▶ 1:10:42Quartered vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed.
▶ 1:10:50Pursuant to notice, I now call up HR 9388, the onetop pilot program extension act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:10:59HR 9388 offered by Mr. Jimenez to amend.
▶ 1:11:03Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Jimenez, for five minutes to speak on the measure.
▶ 1:11:11Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh this morning, I request to move HR 938, the Onetop Security Pilot Program Extension Act of 2026. This legislation, which I introduced yesterday alongside with the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Carter extends this TSA pilot program for four more years past its upcoming expiration.
▶ 1:11:29TSA's one-stop pilot program provides expedited screening for inbound travelers entering the United States from approved last point of departure airports by allowing for passengers to make their connections within the United States without being subject to rescreening. Participating foreign airs must meet certain standards deemed uh cons commensurate to TSA standards. And as a result, TSA can screen passengers and their baggage along with partnerships with US Customs and Border Protection ahead of the incoming flight landing in the United States.
▶ 1:12:00This allows for enhanced aviation security, reduce costs, and improved passenger experience for those traveling through the one-stop security location. Especially ahead of upcoming special events in the United States this summer and across the next few years, Congress must respond to this great demand to expand these one-stop security agreements with additional last point of departure airports.
▶ 1:12:23Currently, the pilot program operates with a limited number of these agreements, specifically London, Heathrow, uh to Dallas and Atlanta, respectively, with new agreements and participating airports soon on the way. MIA Miami International Airport is also being considered as participating airport and should be included in the outgrowth of the successful program.
▶ 1:12:44This extension also includes important security language from TSA to ensure the last point of departure airports comply with TSA security agreements and check baggage uh screening technology when screening baggage heading inbound to the US. I am I'm proud to lead this legislation moving forward today as part of the committee's efforts to modernize the TSA, encourage investment in new screening technology, and improve security partnerships across the globe. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I yield
▶ 1:13:14Gentleman yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the bill? Gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Carter, is recognized for five minutes.
▶ 1:13:20Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm proud to support the OneStop Pilot Program Extension Act, a straightforward way to modernize our aviation systems, reduce unnecessary delays, and strengthen our security partnership. Today, international passengers connected to domestic connecting to domestic flights must often retrieve check bags, clear customs, and then undergo yet another screening process through TSA before re-entering the terminal, creating congestion, longer connection times,
▶ 1:13:51and avoidable operational strain on our airports and our staff. The one-stop security program streamlines this process for travelers arriving from trusted foreign airports to meet strict US security standards, allowing them and their baggage to connect directly to domestic flights without duplicative screening.
▶ 1:14:13Extending this pilot for four more years gives TSA CBB and participating airports time to scale the program, expand international partnerships and elevate the infrastructure needed for broader This extension will not only improve efficiency and reduce costs, but will also strengthen the competitiveness competitiveness of our domestic travel and tourist industries.
▶ 1:14:38Cities like New Orleans, where tourism is a major economic engine, stand to benefit from smoother international to domestic connections to make the US a more attractive destination and keep visitors spending flowing into our local economies. I would like to thank my friend Representative Gimenez for Gimenez for his incredible work on this bill and I urge your favorable passage. Gentleman yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill?
▶ 1:15:09Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR 9388 to the House with favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. If any of the chair the eyes have it, motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:15:22Recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuing to notice, I now call up HR 3106, the weatherizing infrastructure in the north and terrorism emergency readiness act of 2025. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:15:40Hr 3106.
▶ 1:15:42Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and it is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I recognize the gentleman from New York, Mr. Kennedy, for 5 minutes to speak on the measure. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I represent the Buffalo Niagara region in New York, a place that's no stranger to cold weather. And while the snowy season may not be top of mind at the moment, particularly for anyone that steps out today and feels the 80 plus degree weather, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't be actively planning on how to best equipped our Department of Homeland Security with the resources to respond to an ever evolving threat landscape.
▶ 1:16:13My legislation, the Weatherization Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness or Winter Act, requires DHS to develop and run a training exercise that prepares for a scenario where terrorism disrupts critical energy infrastructure during extreme winter weather. In 2021, an extreme winter storm cause a massive, unprecedented disruption to Texas electricity grid.
▶ 1:16:41In 2022, a historic blizzard known as Winter Storm Elliot hit Buffalo, compromising electricity generation that coincided with peak demand and sub freezing temperatures and the deaths of 47 souls. Since then, extreme winter weather has continued to expose vulnerabilities in even our strongest critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, telecommunications, and water systems.
▶ 1:17:08Perhaps most concerning, terrorist organizations and bad actors will look to exploit these vulnerabilities if DHS is not prepared to respond to a targeted infrastructure attack during a winter weather event. We must be prepared. My legislation is simple. It requires the department to conduct a collective terrorism response exercise that manages the cascading effects of an attack on critical services, infrastructure, or emergency managers ability to respond.
▶ 1:17:36It also requires DHS to report to Congress on the successes and potential pitfalls of this exercise to ensure we understand where our vulnerabilities remain. This bill ensures state and local governments can rely on DHS to protect our critical infrastructure during extreme cold, ensuring homes are heated, phone lines stay active, and the lights stay on.
▶ 1:17:58The insights gained from this exercise will strengthen coordination among emergency managers, state officials, and community partners, helping better anticipate and mitigate the consequences of an attack. I want to thank the ranking member for his support on this legislation, and I urge all fellow members of the committee to join me in voting to advance this bill. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. Gentlemen yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none. The question is on reporting the bill HR3106 the house with the fable recommendation.
▶ 1:18:27All those in favor say I. I. All those oppose say no. No. No wait. No I'm an I. Sorry. In the opinion of the chair the eyes have it. Motion is agreed to Recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings of this question are postponed. Pursuing to notice, I now call HR 9391, the reimburseable screening services program extension act of 2026. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available.
▶ 1:18:57Clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:18:58HR 9391 offered by
▶ 1:19:01that objection. First reading the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize myself for five minutes to speak on the measure.
▶ 1:19:08The reimburseable screening services program is a pilot program that allows screening services to be conducted outside of the primary passenger terminal screening area. staffed by TSA personnel. Since its establishment in 2019, this pilot program has helped provide TSA with reliable streams of revenue while also maintaining a safe and efficient screening environment. Reimburseable Screening Services Program Extension Act extends this program through fiscal year 2031 and increases the number of allowable participating entities from 8 to 14.
▶ 1:19:37I would like to thank the ranking member for his staff's collaboration and willingness to extend the duration and size of this program. And I encourage my colleagues to support this bill. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR 9391 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. Opinion of the chair, the eyes have it. The measures agreed to. I'm requesting a recorded vote and presumed to committee rule 7D.
▶ 1:20:05Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Presumed to notice, I now call up the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026. [clears throat] This the bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill. offered by Mr.
▶ 1:20:25Without objection. The first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. Now recognize a gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Carter, for five minutes to speak on the measure.
▶ 1:20:33Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Following the September 11 attacks, it was clear that urban centers would be targeted in the future and that cities did not have the resources to develop core capabilities to prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks and other catastrophic events on their own. Since 2003, cities across the nation began receiving dedicated counterterrorism grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security through the Urban Area Security Initiative.
▶ 1:21:04For more than two decades, it has been providing funding for first responders with specialized equipment and training they need to help keep their community safe. But these highly specialized regional capabilities cannot be sustained by local taxpayers alone. They require reliable, predictable federal funding, so we do not lose the investment made over the last 20 years.
▶ 1:21:29Unfortunately, changes to DHS's risk formula have created year-to-year uncertainty for many cities about whether their funding will suddenly disappear. Sometimes these changes are political and appear to certainly be We saw this danger firsthand last year when under the leadership of former Secretary Christy Gnome, the Department of Homeland Security attempted to abruptly remove historically funded cities, including my district of New Orleans, from the program.
▶ 1:22:00That threat was not theoretical. They tried to cut our federal counterterrorism support. The same year, the community suffered a horrific New Year's Day attack where a truck attacked on Bourbon Street, killed 14 people and injured dozens more.
▶ 1:22:18And it took being sued to stop these cuts, expecting locals to indefinitely finance the massive security required for everyday safety, let alone high-profile events like Marty Gro Super Bowl and America 250 and the upcoming World Cup matches is unrealistic. And to abruptly turn off these resources is dangerous, reckless, and irresponsible.
▶ 1:22:44Congress previously acknowledged the value of this funding to communities by requiring a one-time report to the in 2023 National Defense Authorization Act on how DHS could help cities transition when they lose grant eligibility. However, a one-time report leaves Congress in the dark going forward without any ongoing data we need to monitor vulnerable communities once they are removed from the program and the security capabilities begin to downgrade.
▶ 1:23:14That's why I introduced Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Act of 2026, which closes this oversight gap by requiring FEMA to submit recurring transition reports over three years, every three years, giving Congress the information we need to ensure our communities are never left defenseless.
▶ 1:23:33I thank [clears throat] the major cities chiefs association, US Conference of Mayors, the National Urban National League of Cities for endorsing this important effort uh strengthening public safety across our nation. I also want to thank Ranking Mayor Thompson and Representative Yemenz for their participation in this bill and urge all of my colleagues to please join in supporting this bipartisan common sense measure. With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
▶ 1:24:00Gentleman yields back. Does anyone else wish Mr. speak on the bill. Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR8874 to the House with a fable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. In the opinion of chair, the eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuing to notice, I now call up the improving travel for Americans family act.
▶ 1:24:28The bill was circulate in advance and printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the
▶ 1:24:33Hr 8897.
▶ 1:24:35Objection. The first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. McKenzie, for the purpose of offering an amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 1:24:43Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have an amendment in the nature of the substitute to HR8897.
▶ 1:24:48The clerk will report the amendment in the nature of substitute.
▶ 1:24:50An amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR8.
▶ 1:24:53Without objection, the reading is dispensed with an amendment in the nature of the substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for five minutes to speak on his amendment.
▶ 1:25:01Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd like to support the amendment and the nature of a substitute to HR8897, the Improving Travel for American Families Act. As the father of two young children, I know firsthand how traveling with young children can be challenging. Parents of babies and toddlers have to juggle strollers, diaper bags, car seats, carry-on luggage, and everything else that keeps with keeping children safe and comfortable while navigating crowded airports.
▶ 1:25:30It's time to give parents a helping hand while they're traveling. And that's why I have worked to identify practical ways to reduce travel related stress and challenges for families. Earlier this Congress, I introduced bipartisan legislation, the Babies on Board Act, to better protect families traveling with strollers and other essential equipment. Today, we're building on that work.
▶ 1:25:51This amendment would allow TSA to establish a pilot program focused on making the security and screening process easier for adults traveling with children 12 year years of age and younger, and building on TSA's existing families on the-fly initiative. For many parents, the security checkpoint can be one of the most stressful parts of a trip. Families often need additional time and space to fold strollers, organize belongings, and help young children through the screening process.
▶ 1:26:19This rec legislation recognizes those realities and gives TSA the flexibility to test ways to better accommodate families. But the benefits also extend beyond just parents and children. When families can move more easily through security, they the experience becomes better for all travelers, reducing congestion and improving the flow of screening checkpoints.
▶ 1:26:41Solo travelers at airports included in the program will no longer have to wait for parents to unload piles of baby supplies into plastic trays. At the same time, security remains paramount, and nothing in this legislation weakens security requirements or screening standards. In short, it's a win-win, reducing the stress for parents and solo travelers while also keeping essential screening procedures fully intact. I urge my colleagues to support the amendment. And with that, I yield back. Gentleman yields back.
▶ 1:27:11Does anyone else wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments to the amendment of the nature substitute? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment and nature substitute offered by Mr. McKenzie of Pennsylvania. All those in favor say I.
▶ 1:27:22I. All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the eyes have and the amendment of the nature of substance is agreed to. The question now occurs in reporting bill the bill HR8897 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. The opinion of the chair, the eyes haven't and the motion is agreed to. Recorded votes requested presumed to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuing to notice, I now call up HR5109, the twice act. Bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:27:53Hr5109
▶ 1:27:55Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Carter, for five minutes to speak on the measure. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I've long believed that a criminal justice system must be more than just punishment. It has to create pathways back to society.
▶ 1:28:10That's why HR5109, the twice, the twick efficiency or twice act just does just It's a simple common sense fix to help returning citizens get to get the transportation workers identification credential known as Twick Card. They need to work at ports, terminals, refineries, and maritime facilities.
▶ 1:28:35I'm proud to have introduced this bipartisan bill with my Louisiana colleague, Representative Klay Higgins, and thank my colleagues who have co-sponsored this bill, including Ranking Member Thompson, Representative Morgan Latrell, Dan Goldman, and Mike Eel. Right now, people are training for in demand jobs inside of prisons. Jobs inside of prisons such as welders, electricians, pipe fitters, and truck drivers. But the moment they walk out, they hit bureaucratic walls.
▶ 1:29:04TSA won't allow people to even get the TWIC application while they're still When they get out, they're motivated to work, yet they're stuck waiting for waiting months for redress. Even though 98% of applicants ultimately receive TR cards, they the delay cost them jobs and cost employers the skilled workers they deserve and so desperately need. The Twice Act doesn't lower the bar.
▶ 1:29:33It doesn't change who qualifies or disqualifies. It simply directs TSA to develop guidelines so that incarcerated individuals can pre-apply before their release and get help navigating appeals if needed. Get the paperwork done while they're still inside so the day they are released, they can begin working. The day they come home, they can begin earning a living and ensuring that they don't revisit a life of crime.
▶ 1:30:01And these are the type of good paying careers that will help keep people out of prison. American industries are begging for these workers. Nationally, there are 2 million persons gap between job openings and available workers in these sectors, ports, shipyards, barge companies. They need qualified people. We have thousands of Louisianans released every year who want to fill these jobs. This bill connects them.
▶ 1:30:29That's why this bill has the support from the American Trucking Association, American Waterways Operators, American Association of Port Authorities, National Ocean Industries Association, Transportation Institute, World Trade Center New Orleans, Greater New Orleans, Inc. Mr.
▶ 1:30:45Chairman, I'd ask that um unanimous consent be authorized to enter this record, this letter into the record for the no national ocean industries association which outlines how the twice act will will support the full spectrum of offshore energy.
▶ 1:31:03No, without objection.
▶ 1:31:04My mment [laughter] is one of the greatest predictors of whether someone stays out of the criminal justice system. [clears throat] This bill reduces recidivism, fills workforce shortages, and strengthens our supply chain all at once, and it gives individuals an opportunity to have a true second shot to go to work to provide for themselves and stay out of the penal system. Mr. Chairman, I urge passage of this bill. Gentleman yields [clears throat] back. Does anyone wish to speak on the bill?
▶ 1:31:34Gentleman from Texas, Miss Lutrell.
▶ 1:31:36Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Transportation Worker identification credential or TWIK program was created by the Maritime Transportation Security Act in 2002 as a response to September 11th and extenduating concerns over national security. The program allows workers who are vetted by TSA access to ports, ships, refineries, power plants, and other sensitive transportation facilities. While the program is important for national security, many industries that require the TWIT cards are struggling to find enough qualified workers.
▶ 1:32:02This legislation creates a clear, more reliable process for workers and employees alike, and it also expands access to qualified workforce, strengthens our supply chains, and helps ensure these critical industries have the personnel they need to keep America moving forward. Mr. Carter, it's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside you these past few years, and um as I as I leave this wonderful place, uh moving with you on this piece of legislation has been an absolute honor. So, thank you, and I wish Mr. Goldman was here to say the same thing, and Mr. Higgins, but Mr. Chairman, thank you. I yield back.
▶ 1:32:32You'll be sorely missed, my friend.
▶ 1:32:35Gentleman yields back and I thank him for speaking on the bill and his great service on this committee. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR5109 to the House with favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. In the chair, the eyes have it. The motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:32:55Recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuing to notice I now call up HR9328 the improving travel for militaries members act bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the
▶ 1:33:10Hr 932.
▶ 1:33:11Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleoman from South Carolina, Miss Bigs, for the purpose of offering amendment in nature of substitute.
▶ 1:33:20Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR 9328.
▶ 1:33:25The clerk will report the amendment nature substitute. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR
▶ 1:33:29objection. The reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature of substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleoman from South Carolina is recognized for five minutes to speak on her amendment.
▶ 1:33:38Thank you, Mr. Chairman. More than 1.3 million Americans serve on active duty. They answer the call with little notice, shipping out on deployment orders, relocating their families across the country on PCS moves, or rushing to emergency assignments at a moment's notice. They don't get to plan ahead. They don't get to choose their travel dates. They simply do this because that's what service requires.
▶ 1:34:06And when they move, their families move with them. Nearly 889,000 children are part of active duty military families. Children who have already said goodbye to friends, to schools, and to the only homes they've known. For these families, navigating a crowded airport terminal isn't a minor inconvenience. It's one more burden stacked on top of all the others that come with military life.
▶ 1:34:33My legislation, the Improving Travel for Military Members Act, proposes a common sense solution, a pilot program at a minimum of five airports prioritizing those near MA major military installations to provide dedicated TSA screening lanes for active duty service members and their accompanying families. This bill is targeted and practical.
▶ 1:34:59A few minutes saved at a security line may seem insignificant, but to a military spouse managing three kids and a cross-country move on 48 hours notice, it is anything but. It is a message that says to every service member and their families that America sees them. We value them and we respect the time they sacrifice in service to our country.
▶ 1:35:27I want to close by thanking representative representative Goldman and committee staff for their partnership in advancing this legislation and I urge my colleagues to support this bill for service members and their families. And with that, I yield back.
▶ 1:35:43Gentle lady yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the amendment? Are there any amendments the amendment to nature substitute? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment to nature substitute offered by Miss Biggs of South Carolina. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the amendment in the nature of substance is agreed to. The question now occurs on reporting the bill. HR 9328 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. Any of the chair the eyes have and the motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:36:14Recorded vote is requested. Present to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are now postponed. Present to notice. I now call up HR 9327, the Pearl Act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the
▶ 1:36:28Hr 9327.
▶ 1:36:30Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize a gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Joyce, for five minutes to speak on the measure.
▶ 1:36:47Is your microphone on?
▶ 1:36:50I thought it was automatic, sir. I I apologize. No, [laughter] we we need to still hit buttons here on the uh Homeland Security Committee.
▶ 1:36:57For years, our Customs and Border Protection agents have been experiencing an alarming mental health crisis. From seeing the scourge of illicit fentanyl crossing the border to seeing the heartbreaking toll of human trafficking, especially concerning unaccompanied minors, these officers deal with some of the most difficult emotional stress that can be imagined. And they do it every single day. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. In 2023, CBP launched a support K9 program to boost morale and improve officers mental health through therapy dogs.
▶ 1:37:26These K9 teams along with the Border Patrol chaplain and peer support staff help with the daily trauma and grief these frontline heroes deal with each day. The program unsurprisingly has been a widespread success. The Pearl Act is named after Pearl, a yellow lab who was the first K-9 to join the support K9 program in the Laredo Border Patrol sector. This bill builds on the program's success by creating a three-year pilot program to allow dogs from local animal shelters to enter the program and to be trained as therapy dogs.
▶ 1:37:56Not only will the pilot program help the men and women of the CBP, but it'll also give shelter dogs a new lease on life. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting me the introduction of this bill and encourage you all to join me in passing this bill to the floor. Thank you and I yield. Gentleman yields back. Does anyone wish to speak on the bill? Gentleman from California, Mr. Cra is recognized.
▶ 1:38:15Mr. Chairman like to be recognized to discuss the the Pearl Act.
▶ 1:38:20Gentleman's recognized.
▶ 1:38:21Thank you. And first, let me thank uh Rep. Joyce for his work on this legislation. My time as ranking member of the Subcommittee of Border Security. I've seen the importance of investing in programs that strengthen our border security and keep our communities safe. but also through many of my trips to the border, I've seen firsthand the importance of investing in programs that support the health and resilience of our federal workforce.
▶ 1:38:46This is especially true for programs supporting those who work in high stress areas like the men and women of CBP. This bill invests in CBP support K9 program by creating a pilot program that authorizes CBP to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and give them to new homes and train them as support dogs. Studies have shown that even short-term interactions with support dogs can reduce anxiety and stress.
▶ 1:39:17Not only will this bill help our CBP officers, but it'll also help dogs in need of a home across our communities. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this measure. And with that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back.
▶ 1:39:31Gentleman yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the questions on reporting the bill HR 9327 to the House with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I.
▶ 1:39:43All those post say no. Depending on the chair, the eyes have it. The motion is agreed to. Recorded vote is requested presumed to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. Presuming to notice, I now call up HR 9394, the Civil Preparedness for Agarism Exercise Act of 2026. Bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. The clerk shall designate the bill.
▶ 1:40:05Hr 9394.
▶ 1:40:06Without objection, the first ring of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I recognize a gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Strong, for five minutes to speak on the measure.
▶ 1:40:14Thank you, Mr. Chairman. appreciate the committee's consideration on my bill, the civil preparedness for agro exercise act of 2026. The threats facing the nation continue to evolve and we must ensure that federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners are all equipped to stay ahead.
▶ 1:40:33As chairman of the subcommittee on emergency management and technology, I led two hearings earlier this Congress to examine the threat that agro terrorism poses to America's food and agriculture sector and the steps that government and industry are taking to strengthen the preparedness. Those hearings underscored a troubling reality. Our adversaries recognize the strategic value of targeting the system that feed, fuel, and sustain our country.
▶ 1:40:59Just within the past year, multiple foreign nationals have been charged or convicted in connection with efforts to smuggle dangerous biological agents and materials from China into the United States. If successfully deployed, these agents could cause significant harm to our economy, food security, and public health.
▶ 1:41:18Coupled with ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of New World screw worm, these incidents highlight the vulnerability facing our food and agriculture sector and the need for key stakeholders to be prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from an agarism instant.
▶ 1:41:37My bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an exercise with appropriate stakeholders to establish best practices in detecting and managing agotarrorism instance and incorporate lessons learned into existing operations. Preparedness is most effective when it occurs before a crisis, not after one. This bill takes a common sense step toward strengthening the security and resilience of one of our nation's most vital critical infrastructure sectors.
▶ 1:42:06I urge my colleagues to support the bill and with this I yield back.
▶ 1:42:11Does anyone [clears throat] else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the bill? Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill HR9394 to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. The opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Mr.
▶ 1:42:27Chairman, I request a quarter vote.
▶ 1:42:28A quarter vote is requested pursuant to committee rule 7D. Further proceedings on this question are postponed. [clears throat] So to notice I now call up HR 8770, the Safeguards Act. The bill was circulated in advance and printed copies are available. Clerk shall designate the resolution.
▶ 1:42:44Hr 8770.
▶ 1:42:45Without objection, the first reading of the bill is dispensed with and is considered read and open to amendment at any point. I now recognize the gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Strong, for the purpose of offering an amendment in the nature of the substitute.
▶ 1:42:54Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have an amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR 8770.
▶ 1:42:59The clerk will report the amendment in nature substitute.
▶ 1:43:01An amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without objection, the reading is dispensed with and the amendment in the nature substitute shall be considered base text for the purpose of further amendment. Gentleman from Alabama is recognized for five minutes to speak on his amendment.
▶ 1:43:12Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm pleased to speak today in support of my bill, the safeguards act. Every day, millions of Americans pay the 911 passenger security fee when purchasing an airlines ticket with the with the expectation that those dollars will be used to strengthen aviation security. Unfortunately, since 2014, billions of dollars collected through that fee have been diverted away from aviation security purposes.
▶ 1:43:38As a result, passengers have continued paying a fee intended to enhance security while critical moderate modernization needs have gone unmet. As millions of visitors currently travel through America's airports during the FIFA World Cup, we're reminded that a secure and modern aviation system is essential to both public safety and our economic success.
▶ 1:44:01The Safeguards Act restores the original intent of the 911 passenger security fee by ensuring those funds are reinvested in aviation and airport security. Specifically, the bill invests in modern baggage screening and checkpoint technology that help TSA detect threats more effectively, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the safety of the public of the of the traveling public.
▶ 1:44:27This legislation does not create a new fee or increase cost to travelers. Again, this legislation does not create a new fee or increased cost to travelers. It simply ensures that the fees passengers already pay are used for the purpose Congress intended to keep our airport safe, secure, and our aviation system safe.
▶ 1:44:51The Safeguards Act has earned broad support from airports, airlines, and aviation stakeholders because they understand that maintaining a modern, secure aviation system requires sustained investment in proven security technologies. this common sense bipartisan measure that strengthens aviation security, improves the transparency, and honors the commitment made to the traveling public. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. And with that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back.
▶ 1:45:22Gentleman yields back. Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill? Are there any amendments to the amendment of nature substitute? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the amendment of nature substitute offered by Mr. Strong of Alabama. All those in favor say I.
▶ 1:45:36I. I. All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the amendment in the nature of substitute is agreed to.
▶ 1:45:41Mr. Chairman, I request roll call.
▶ 1:45:43Second. The question is now uh the question now occurs on reporting the bill HR 8770 is amended to the house with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor say I. I. All those opposed say no. The opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Mr.
▶ 1:45:58Chair, may I request record vote?
▶ 1:45:59A recorded vote is requested pursuing to committee rule 7D. uh for the proceedings on this. Further proceedings on this question are postponed.
▶ 1:46:06Keep you from having to work.
▶ 1:46:09Okay. 7 11:30. Great. Pursuant to committee rule 7D, the proceedings will now resume on questions previously uh postponed in the following order. HR the NA Mission Reation Act of 2026. HR 7436, the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Trading Act. HR57574, the ELO realignment strategic engagement reform act of 2026. HR4 7427, the Safe Visits Act.
▶ 1:46:38HR 8168, the major non-NATO ally terror threat threat assessment act. HR 7448, the modernizing and improving national terrorism advisory system act of 2026. HR5517, the Northern Border Security Enhancement Review Act. HR8535, the Measuring Elicit Fenel Trafficking Act. HR 9327, the Pearl Act. HR 9382, the Nexus for Families Act. HR 9394, the Civil Preparedness Agotarism Exercise Act of 2026.
▶ 1:47:09HR 3106, the Weather Rising Infrastructure and North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of HR 8770, the Safeguards Act of 2026, HR8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026, HR9388, the Onetop Pilot Program Extension Act, HR5109, the Twice Act. HR 9391, the Reimburseable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026.
▶ 1:47:36HR8897, the Improving Travel for American Families Act, and HR 9328, the Improving Travel for Military Members Act. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 7443 as amended to the House with favorable recommendation on which eyes have prevailed by voice vote. The question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:48:03This is just Are
▶ 1:51:46there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:51:54Mr. Chairman, on that vote there were 30 eyes and zero nazs.
▶ 1:51:58The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR7436 as amended to the House of the Fable recommendation which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. The question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:52:27Are there are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:52:35Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes's and zero nos.
▶ 1:52:39The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings in the rec recorded vote to report HR7574 to the House with a fable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. And the clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:53:13Are there other are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:53:20Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 27 eyes and three nos.
▶ 1:53:24The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postpone further proceedings in the recorded vote to report HR 7427 as amended to the House with a favorable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote. Okay.
▶ 1:53:54Are there other members of the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:53:59Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 28 eyes and two nos.
▶ 1:54:03The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 8168 to the House of Fable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:54:38Are there other members of the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:54:45Apologies. On that vote, there were 28 eyes's and two nos.
▶ 1:54:48The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings to the recorded vote to report HR7448 as amended to the House with fable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. The question occurs on agreeing to the question occurs on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will open the vote. Are there other members in this room who wish to have their vote recorded?
▶ 1:55:18Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:55:20Mr. Mr. Chairman, on that vote there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:55:23Eyes have it. The motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings in the recorded vote to report HR5517 to the house with a favorable recommendation of which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs in agreeing to the motion.
▶ 1:55:37Clerk will open the vote. Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded?
▶ 1:56:00Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:56:02Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 28 eyes and two nos.
▶ 1:56:06The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings in the recorded vote to report HR8535 as amended to the House of Aal recommendation on which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. and clerk will open the vote. Are there other members of the room who wish to have their vote recorded?
▶ 1:56:35Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:56:37Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:56:40The eyes have the motion agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 9327 to the House of the Fable recommendation on which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. The question occurs in agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:57:21Are there members in the room who wish to have the vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:57:25Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:57:29The eyes have. The motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings in the recorded vote report HR9382 to the House with a favorable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs in agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote. Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:58:00Mr. Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:58:02The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postpone further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 9394 to the House with favor recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:58:35Got to get some new batteries. Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? The clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:58:42Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:58:45The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Without objection, motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 3106 to the House with a favorable recommendation and which eyes had pre prevailed by voice vote. The question occurs in agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:59:16Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 1:59:22Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 1:59:24The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to.
▶ 1:59:29Committee postponed further proceedings in the recorded vote to report HR8770 as amendment to the House with a favorable recommendation on which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs in agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 1:59:57Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:00:02Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 26 eyes, three nos, and one present.
▶ 2:00:06The eyes have it, and the motion is agreed to. Committee postponed further proceedings on the recorded vote to report H8 HR8874 to the house with fable recommendation which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 2:00:32Are there other members in the room who wish have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:00:37Mr. Mr Chairman, on that vote there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 2:00:40The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. Committee postpone further proceedings of the recorded vote to report HR 9388 to the House with a favorable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote. Come on, clerk. We're on a roll here.
▶ 2:01:15No, that's not working.
▶ 2:01:28All right.
▶ 2:01:34I was going to say I hope it didn't Are there other members of the room who wish to have the vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:01:49Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 2:01:52The eyes have and the motion is agreed
▶ 2:01:54You didn't wipe out everything there, did you? We don't have We don't have to redo these, do we? Now,
▶ 2:01:59just two or three more times.
▶ 2:02:00All right. [laughter] Committee postpone further proceedings of the recorded vote to report HR5109 to the house with favorable recommendation on which the eyes had prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote. Are there other members of the room who wish to have their
▶ 2:02:30vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally. Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero
▶ 2:02:35The eyes have, and the motion is agreed to. Committee postpone further proceedings on the recorded vote to report HR 9391 to the House of the Fable recommendation which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs on agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote. Are there other members of the room who wish to have the vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:03:04Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 2:03:08The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. That objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Committee postponed further proceedings of the recorded vote to report HR8897 as amended to the House. the favorable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Re question occurs in agreeing to the motion. Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 2:03:43Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:03:48Mr. Mr. Chairman, on that vote there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 2:03:51Eyes haven't. The motion is agreed to. Committee postpone further proceedings of the recorded vote to report HR 938 9328 as amended to the house with the favorable recommendation on which the eyes have prevailed by voice vote. Question occurs in agreeing to the Clerk will open the vote.
▶ 2:04:21Are there other members in the room who wish to have their vote recorded? Clerk will report the tally.
▶ 2:04:25Mr. Chairman, on that vote, there were 30 eyes and zero nos.
▶ 2:04:28The eyes have it and the motion is agreed to. That's all postponed votes. Correct.
▶ 2:04:36Without object without objection, the staff is authorized to make any required technical or conforming changes reflect the action of this committee. This concludes the consideration of bills noticed by the committee for today.
▶ 2:04:45Mr. Chairman,
▶ 2:04:46yes, gentlemen, the ranking member.
▶ 2:04:48Mr. Chairman, pursuant to clause 2L of rule 11, I request that members have two calendar days to file with the clerk of the committee supplemental, additional or minority views on the measures ordered reported by the committee today.
▶ 2:05:05So ordered. There being no further business without objection, the committee stands adjourned.