In closing, I thank the lead sponsor of this bill, the gentlewoman from Michigan, Representative Miller, for her leadership on border and maritime issues and for her willingness to work on a bipartisan basis in areas of shared concern. I support the bill. With that, I yield back the balance of my time.
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