Shri Thanedar

It is essential that Congress continues to invest in the Coast Guard's capabilities in the Arctic.

Unfortunately, the Coast Guard's icebreaking capabilities are outmatched by our enemies, and rising threats from China and Russia pose a serious risk to American prosperity and security.

It is essential that the United States support robust international organizations to foster cooperation in the region.

With a dramatically-changing climate and growing aggression from other nations, the Arctic has never been more central to America's national security.

The Arctic has never been more central to America's national security.

Rising threats from China and Russia pose a serious risk to American prosperity and security.

The Arctic does not belong to one nation, and it is essential that the United States support robust international organizations to foster cooperation in the region.

Despite the fraud, which is certainly concerning, it being a dark spot in the COVID relief program, our recovery has been nothing short of remarkable.

the majority of the fraud happened under the previous administration.

Just the facts. Just the facts. It did happen in that period.

I have heard from both sides of the aisle that transnational criminal organizations and the smuggling of illicit drugs like fentanyl is not just a U.S. problem; it is a global issue.

I'm really concerned about the potential impact to TSA's mission if Congress fails to provide funding for increased pay, collective bargaining rights, and necessary staffing levels.

With 30 percent pay increases set to hit paychecks next month, TSA has already seen a drastic decrease of 40 to 50 percent attrition among TSA work force.

Simply put, this Republican bill would seriously undermine TSA's security mission.

Unfortunately, the bill prohibits increased pay for any TSA employee who is not a TSO.

We stand at a critical junction for the Transportation Security Administration as we in Congress consider whether to invest the resources necessary to ensure the continued security of our transportation systems.

I'm thankful for the steps that you've taken to expand workplace rights and critical pay increases for TSA workers who've long been left behind.

I am a proud cosponsor of this bill, and I encourage my Republican colleagues to give it serious consideration as a solution to TSA's funding challenges.

Those NGO's and our city and State governments on the border are really playing a critical role in allowing migrants to be able to move onward.

It is a sign of this country's strength that an immigrant like you could become a Member of Congress.

I feel a strong personal connection to the issues we are discussing here today.

Among domestic violent extremists, white supremacist extremists will remain the most persistent and lethal threat in the homeland.

I congratulate a constituent, a resident of the 13th District of Michigan, Candice Jackson, for winning the Teacher of the Year award. As we observe Teacher Appreciation Week, I also want to draw attention to over 36,000 teaching posts…

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today as a symbol of what our immigration system can achieve. In 1979, at the age of 24, I entered this country alone with no friends, no family, but…

So my question really is, how can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?