On the recordJune 21, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, first, I want to thank my colleague from Virginia for bringing forth this most important accountability measure. This bill enhances the Department's accountability and provides greater acquisition oversight to intercede before programs fail to meet important cost and schedule milestones. Given DHS's limited budgetary resources and the importance of its mission, it is critical that DHS improves its management of major acquisition programs. Although the Department has made some progress in its major acquisition programs, DHS cannot afford to neglect the day- to-day management of the agency and how it procures essential goods and services. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this measure, and I yield back the balance of my time.
