In March, a white supremacist terrorist in Christchurch, New Zealand, exploited social media platforms to live-stream violent images across the world--millions of times over.

Just last week, Riviera Beach--a small city in Florida--agreed to pay a $600,000 ransom demand after hackers crippled city computer systems.

Unfortunately, the sophistication of hackers is outpacing the speed at which State and local governments can implement IT modernization programs.

It is time for the Federal Government to do more.

We are witnessing a new technological age with Artificial Intelligence or 'AI.'

I call metering a violation of the U.S. asylum law. Our laws do not place a limit on the number of people who can apply for asylum.

I don't think it's any secret that I disagree with many of the Trump administration's policies affecting the border.

I call metering a violation of U.S. asylum law; our laws do not place a limit on the number of people who can apply for asylum.

This begs the following question: Why has the Trump administration actively aggravated the challenges on our Southern Border?

I support Congressional oversight of the evolving use of these resources by the Trump administration for what appears to be an immigration-based agenda.

I am optimistic that placement in the Management Directorate will provide more visibility and opportunity for growth for FPS.

I hope we get it right this time around.

I am pleased that DHS finally made a decision regarding the new placement of FPS as I am sure that the angst regarding its landing wore on employee morale.

In light of this critical role, we must ensure that FPS's transition is successful.

History has a way of repeating itself, as nearly 10 years ago we were holding a similar hearing on FPS's transfer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).

This important step has helped alleviate passenger wait times while sending a strong message to TSA.

TSA must provide effective security without disproportionately impacting certain groups of Americans.

I look forward to leading that effort.

TSA must improve its technology to address this issue while considering the diversity of the public.

Unfortunately, allegations of unlawful profiling are nothing new for TSA.

In June 2019, Representative Thompson also introduced this legislation in the House.

To the extent this administration has a border policy, it has been an abject failure.

The President's fiscal year 2020 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security is, in a word, indefensible.

Good afternoon. I want to thank Chairman Richmond for holding today's hearing on an issue critical to both our National security and our economy: Addressing the cybersecurity workforce shortage.

The Trump administration's budget requests for the past 3 years have been woefully inadequate in supporting the TSA workforce.