Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, my amendment would prohibit the use of funds to pay for the salary and expenses of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement, which is currently occupied by Director Robin Dunn Marcos. ORR's negligence has led to the endangerment of unaccompanied alien children. In March of 2021, ORR weakened its safety protocols by eliminating the proof of address requirements for sponsors and exempting other household members from submitting to a background check or providing identification. ORR has prohibited asking whether a sponsor of a UAC is a citizen and doesn't consider a sponsor with deportation orders as disqualified. In addition to this, criminal history and a refusal to submit to a background check also are not considered disqualifiers for individuals becoming sponsors. Think of this: Children, unaccompanied minors, who have come into the U.S. that we have placed into the care of ORR are being given to people who may have a criminal history, but those people with a criminal history are not disqualified for being a foster parent for this UAC. It is an abject failure that the lack of a vetting process is in place to allow for an individual to become a sponsor when they have a criminal history or deportation orders that are not considered. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Connecticut is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr.…”