Dutch Ruppersberger
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Dutch Ruppersberger is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 2nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as national security, economic development, and education throughout his tenure. Ruppersberger has been involved in various legislative initiatives and has served on several committees, including the House Intelligence Committee.
Feb 25, 2015
Given the critical importance of maritime surveillance to our national security and our economy, we cannot afford a gap in this capability.
Feb 24, 2015
As we saw from the horrific terrorist attack in Paris, now is not the time to be cutting funding for programs that protect Americans from enemies intent on doing us harm. I am dismayed that some lawmakers are supporting punitive and ill…
Dec 10, 2014
Chairman Rogers, this is my last opportunity on the floor to thank you again for your leadership. It has, once again, produced a strong, bipartisan, and bicameral Intelligence Authorization Act. Our committee believes that our Nation's…
Jul 16, 2014
On rollcall No. 425, I was unavoidably detained due to my responsibilities as the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read…
Jun 19, 2014
I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment. The USA FREEDOM Act that reformed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was the product of nearly a year of carefully considered negotiation and debate. It passed the House last…
May 30, 2014
I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May 30, 2014
I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May 30, 2014
I support this amendment, and I urge my colleagues to do the same. As I said in the opening hearing on worldwide threats, ``education is the keystone of security and prosperity in the 21st century.'' The cyber threats we face are grave…
May 30, 2014
For the sake of rigorous oversight and accountability over all U.S. intelligence agencies and all U.S. intelligence activities, I urge my colleagues to vote for this important, bipartisan bill. I also urge my colleagues to support this…
May 30, 2014
I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I support this amendment because the time is right to step back and take stock of where we are and how we are doing in our fight against terrorism. The threat is not going away, but it is…
May 30, 2014
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 345, noes 59, not voting 27, as follows: [Roll No. 271] AYES--345…
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