On the recordJuly 11, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, as I said, the attacks on airports currently in Europe show the challenging terrorist attack efforts that are currently a threat here in the United States. This bipartisan legislation will close loopholes in our airport security practices and procedures and bring us closer to ensuring that access control points and perimeters of all design are as secure as possible. Passage of this bill is an important step in the safety for passengers, pilots, and airport employees as well. I thank the chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security's Transportation Security Subcommittee, Mr. Katko; our ranking member, Miss Rice; full committee ranking member, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi; Mr. King; Mr. Richmond; Mr. Swalwell; and Mrs. Torres for joining me and supporting this legislation. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5056. I yield back the balance of my time.
