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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

There is probably no agency in the Department that interacts with everyday Americans, our constituents, more than the Transportation Security Administration. TSA's interaction with the traveling public is one that should reinforce TSA's…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

First, we should all support sensible steps to reduce the government's greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles have the potential to significantly improve Federal fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

The use of facial recognition technology, which is still a fairly new capability, requires robust oversight and internal controls, including a privacy impact assessment by DHS's privacy office. I know that the Department of Homeland…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

While I can support additional funding for DHS components in fiscal year 2025, I must respectfully oppose this amendment. We are debating increasing a multibillion dollar agency by a miniscule amount at the detriment of the Office of the…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

The U.S. Constitution grants the Federal Government the sole authority to control immigration and secure the Nation's border. That includes determining who is allowed to enter the country and how the borders are to be secured. This is for…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. McCormick The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

As a threshold matter, the underlying bill already includes a provision that would effectively end the current operation of the program referenced in this amendment. That is because applicants must use the CBP One mobile app from abroad to…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

Safe Mobility Offices are strategically situated in Central and South America and intended to be an alternative way for individuals to seek lawful pathways to the United States other than the dangerous journey that many migrants resort to…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Illinois for 5 minutes.

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

We don't even need to discuss the reasons why wasting funds on additional miles of wall is a bad idea. The amendment does nothing but make an ill attempt to invest in an ineffective and costly response to the challenges we are facing at…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Feenstra The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Jun 26, 2024

I join my friend, the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee in shared opposition to this amendment. Instead of discussing cuts to our cybersecurity agency, also known as CISA, we should actually be discussing investing more. We…

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