So 138,000 attempts is a big number.

Mr. Chairman, the people deserve a Government that stays open, works together, solves problems, and spends money wisely.

Veterans Day 2013 gives us an opportunity to set aside our day-to-day worries and celebrate the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a national day of recognition and gratitude for those who have bravely…

I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeks to protect homeowners across the country from severe flood insurance rate hikes until Congress is provided…

Mr. Chairman, I think that we should all have concern about cyber attacks on critical infrastructure--especially attacks that could disable the electric grid.

While I applaud the President's efforts, I must point out that an Executive Order cannot expand existing legal authorities.

It is vital to America's interests to address our cybersecurity risks sooner rather than later.

That is why I am pleased that Rep. Payne, Jr. introduced H.R. 2962, the SMART Grid Study Act.

The purpose of this hearing is to review the security protocols in place to safeguard Federal facilities and the Federal personnel who work within them, and the visitors to those buildings.

I am a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 1640, the Cyber Warrior Act.

I believe that cyber attacks could be as devastating as 9/11 and more widespread.

I have been to the TS/SCI process and I know it is lengthy, but you don't want to cut corners...

In 2010, former White House Counterterrorism Advisor Richard Clarke stated that this country's lack of preparation for a cyber attack could lead to a breakdown in our critical infrastructure system that would be like an 'electronic Pearl…

My legislation seeks to move FPS away from its over-reliance on contract security guards, and to instead build up the agency's internal capacity.

Without a goal there is no accountability for performance.

I fear this lack of adoption may hold our states back as we move deeper into the 21st century.

Reform E-Rate and Universal Service's Fund, target it to the most needed areas.

All without a government mandate.