What happens to somebody who tries to do this two times?

Not a criminal penalty? I understand--look, I understand that some people may have--may inadvertently leave a firearm in a carry on, et cetera, and I understand that, but there is not--the civil penalty is not a criminal penalty to do that?

I am pleased that the subcommittee is holding this hearing today to discuss how TSA is securing the traveling public in our Nation's airports as air travel begins to recover.

I believe that an obstacle to recruiting and retaining TSA officers is that they need to be paid more.

Would you say that the majority of those that have the gun on them have some kind of concealed weapons permit?

As passenger volume continues to increase this summer and into the fall, it is incumbent upon TSA to facilitate the higher travel volume in an efficient and very secure manner.

We must ensure our security checkpoints are properly staffed for the number of travelers that they are seeing.

Increasing TSO pay is important to maintaining a strong front-line work force and to secure the traveling public.

Mr. Speaker, during our time tonight, my colleagues and I will address the major crises happening here at home and happening abroad. Our message tonight will all have a consistent theme: House Republicans are leading the fight, whether it…

Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). He represents California's First District. He serves on the Agriculture Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, we…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my esteemed colleague from Texas for his great words. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from the 22nd District of Texas (Mr. Nehls), who is a veteran law enforcement officer.