Dutch Ruppersberger

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Before I start, I want to acknowledge the gentlewoman's leadership position. I was sitting in my chair--I have been dealing with cyber issues for a long time--and when I heard Mr. Joyce agree with the…

Due to a family medical emergency, I was unable to make roll call votes 183 and 184. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: No. 183, ``yes'' on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass and No. 184, ``yes'' on Motion to…

What you do is very important. We appreciate your competence.

This week, we recognize Gun Violence Survivors Week across our country. In my district alone, there have been 331 gun-related deaths and 716 injuries, including seven mass shootings over the last 7 years. There are two sides of the coin…

I spent 12 years on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, including 4 as ranking member. My bipartisan cooperation with the Republican chairman was widely recognized. When it comes to national security, there is no room for…

There is a reason that the Digital Coast Act is bipartisan and bicameral: We all have a stake in protecting our shorelines. Our country's 95,000 miles of shoreline--not just our oceans, but our rivers, streams, and lakes--are home to more…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 7___. SECURING ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE. (a)…

I do think that the port grant is a valuable tool to all ports

the economic impact of seaports cannot be understated

I didn't think that I would necessarily see this level of cooperation across the intelligence community at the Department of Defense, the law enforcement community.

a cut in this program implies the ports have shored up all their vulnerabilities, which they have not

It is probably, other than nuclear weapons, the most serious issue.

I want to thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this bipartisan bill. First and foremost, intelligence is about people. We cannot collect, analyze, and utilize intelligence effectively unless we…

Due to my attendance at an event off the Capitol Hill campus, I was unable to make rollcall votes Nos. 162- 166. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: No. 162 ``no'' H.R. 4 On Agreeing to the Amendment, No. 163…

Due to my attendance at an event off the Capitol Hill campus, I was unable to make rollcall vote No. 166. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: No. 166 ``no'' On Motion to Table.

What is missing is more CBP officers.

We have threats and attacks on a regular basis, both major attacks but also unsophisticated attacks. And our country is being attacked every day, as you know, and we are not where we need to be.

I have long been involved with advocating for all Federal agencies and departments to have the resources they need to succeed in their role securing our Federal networks and working closely with the private sector.

Whatever your orders are, your orders are. If I disagree with him, I am not going, as Andy Harris said, do personal attacks.

the National Guard plays a critical role in deterring Russian aggression.

I believe these operations are critical to showcase to Russia that our National Guard cyber units are just as effective as those in the--as the Active Component of our military.

I suggest that this is a high priority, because it seems that is where the new weaponry is going, both with China and Russia.

I know I have tried to ask this question for years, when we passed that terrible law, sequestration, and it really has done a lot to hurt our military.

Now it is up to us, Republicans and Democrats, Federal, State, and local officials, researchers, policymakers, doctors, drug companies, health providers on the ground, and families of the faith communities.

I believe today's remarkable turnout reflects the fact that the opioid crisis is truly a national emergency that does not discriminate based on politics.