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…

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.

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time for closing. This bill falls short of what Americans deserve. It cuts necessary funding to secure our border, it defunds critical counterterrorism and cybersecurity programs…

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

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…

The Department of Homeland Security does not engage in rulemaking behind closed doors. There is a rulemaking process that involves the public. In fact, it was established by Congress, and it has existed for decades. The amendment would…

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

I oppose this amendment not because I support the remain in Texas concept but because we are debating nonsense. This policy never happened. Why are we wasting time debating amendments to prohibit the implementation of nonexistent policies…

This amendment ignores the horrors for those who are exploited into forced labor trafficking and dangerous working conditions, many of whom are subject to strenuous work while making substandard wages. The DHS memo referenced in this…

This amendment seeks to defund environmental justice efforts at the Department of Homeland Security. As we continue to face unprecedented climate events, including extreme heat, poor air quality, flooding, and natural disasters of all…

First, let me clarify what the policy being attacked by this amendment actually does. This policy does not confer a new path to permanent status, let alone a new path to citizenship. The people who will benefit from the policy are already…

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. 46 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

And I rise in opposition to the majority's Homeland Security appropriations bill for 2025. First, I want to start by acknowledging the hard work of those who are serving on the front lines at the Department of Homeland Security. They are…

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…

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…

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…

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 Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mr. Roy The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

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…