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Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson has been a prominent voice in Congress on issues related to homeland security, having served as the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various aspects of national security and has been an advocate for addressing threats posed by terrorism and drug cartels.
Like Hitler, Mussolini, and Saddam Hussein before him, Vladimir Putin should be called what he is: a dictator. Over the past 20 years, Putin has systematically ended free and fair elections, crushed independent media, quashed protests, and…
This bill does not ban China from influencing our institutions of higher education. It just makes universities choose between relationships with Chinese universities and the Department of Homeland Security funding. This bill will not stop…
I include in the Record President Biden's Statement of Administration Policy opposed to H.R. 1516. Statement of Administration Policy H.R. 1516--DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act--Rep. Pfluger…
This bill does not provide the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to issue a waiver from funding restrictions if it is in the interest of America's national security. Without this waiver, we just cannot get behind this bill. We need…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 249, nays 161, not voting 20, as follows: [Roll No. 408]…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Cline The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
I include in the Record a July 22 ``analysis'' article from the right-wing Wall Street Journal stating that the Vice President's role was narrow--and also successful. Notably, the article includes the following quote: ``Harris's job was…
I include in the Record a fact sheet released by the Department of Homeland Security this morning that shows President Biden's Presidential Proclamation to temporarily suspend the entry of certain noncitizens across the southern border has…
I include in the Record a July 23 article from CBS News stating that the ``border czar'' title is incorrect and the Vice President's work is often mischaracterized. Notably, the article includes the following quote: ``Harris was not asked…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 220, nays 196, not voting 16, as follows: =========================== NOTE =========================== On…
I include in the Record a July 19 article from CBS News stating that the number of migrants unlawfully crossing the southern border has continued to drop dramatically in July, thanks to Biden-Harris administration policies. Notably, the…
If my Republican colleagues are worried about migrant children, I encourage them to look at policy solutions and to engage on a bipartisan bill, such as the Senate bipartisan border bill, where we can make real change. I encourage the…
Look, Anderson, it's -- well, any person running for office would have concern, but it's all hands on deck. Democrats know what's required to get the vote out. We're good at it. We get our friends in labor. We get the environmental…
I can't imagine, just like my friend, a Trump administration, he would be bad for this country. He said it. He'll be a dictator for a day. He'll do everything that's against American values.
The President spoke to the Black Caucus this evening. He talked about continuing the support of his administration. He talked about the policies that he had put forth that had benefited many of our constituents.
I'm sure you are somewhat familiar with that article and the fact that we were left vulnerable with that situation.
This committee will not tolerate refusals to cooperate with legitimate investigations undertaken by the board.
We cannot afford to allow the importance of that relationship to enable complacency or interfere with our oversight.
It is our shared interest that the security issues raised by the CSRB are addressed quickly.
The American first responder community is strong, and it deserves the utmost support from Congress.
I commend the Biden administration for seeking to help first responders. The new proposed OSHA rule to update the Fire Brigades Standard is designed to benefit firefighters.
I take this subcommittee's oversight duties very seriously. As we continue to see evidence of climate change, it is important for this subcommittee to focus on our Nation's preparedness for disasters.
The 10 percent cut to the grant programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, is a significant hit to our first responders.
First of all, I am one of those Members who represent a significant agricultural district which actually has its economy based on agriculture. I also represent the district that former Congressman Jamie Whitten represented. Ultimately, he…
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