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On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
I look forward to hearing from the panel today about how we might improve CFATS and make sure we give DHS and the regulated community the civility and certainty of a long-term reauthorization program.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson expresses a desire to enhance the CFATS program and ensure its long-term stability.

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