Alejandro Mayorkas: “Without the CFATS authority, we are unable to inspect facilities and ensure they're in compliance with standards.”

Chair Murray, we continue to believe that the resources and the legislative changes that were contained in the Bipartisan Legislation are greatly needed by our Department and would really advance our mission.

The safety and security of the American people is our highest priority.

In fact, election security is one of our priorities.

Chair Murray, I remember very well when you and I visited a Coast Guard facility in your jurisdiction when I served as a Deputy Secretary.