I call metering a violation of U.S. asylum law; our laws do not place a limit on the number of people who can apply for asylum.

This begs the following question: Why has the Trump administration actively aggravated the challenges on our Southern Border?

Recently a Member of Congress has referred to those detention centers as concentration camps, remarks which myself and other Members of Congress find highly offensive.

I urge the Speaker to immediately reschedule this important bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not recognized for debate. ____________________

Today I recognize an outstanding athlete from the State of Mississippi. Jake Mangum is Mississippi State University's center fielder who has recently led the Bulldog baseball team to its fourth straight Super Regionals and second straight…

I don't think the answer to the question is going to be a surprise to my friend from Massachusetts. I will only say this, and I will try to do it briefly. I have been amazed, over the last 1\1/2\ years and even longer, at the intense…

reserving the right to object-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

I hope we get it right this time around.

I am optimistic that placement in the Management Directorate will provide more visibility and opportunity for growth for FPS.

In light of this critical role, we must ensure that FPS's transition is successful.

I am pleased that DHS finally made a decision regarding the new placement of FPS as I am sure that the angst regarding its landing wore on employee morale.

History has a way of repeating itself, as nearly 10 years ago we were holding a similar hearing on FPS's transfer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).

75 years ago, in a letter to his troops, General Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraged the invasion forces of D-Day. ``The eyes of the world are upon you,'' he wrote. ``The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.''…

Unfortunately, allegations of unlawful profiling are nothing new for TSA.

TSA must provide effective security without disproportionately impacting certain groups of Americans.

TSA must improve its technology to address this issue while considering the diversity of the public.

This important step has helped alleviate passenger wait times while sending a strong message to TSA.

I look forward to leading that effort.