Forced labor is a huge problem, obviously, for the people who are forced to do the labor.

DHS's commitment to fully enforcing UFLPA, as its efforts to date show.

This isn't a real impeachment. It is a MAGA spectacle paid for by American tax dollars for Republican political gain.

Just as we have said all along, the outcome of Republicans' so-called impeachment investigation has been predetermined from the start.

I look forward to continuing to work with Secretary Mayorkas on critical homeland security issues facing the country.

Today, I am pleased to be here to set the record straight on a dangerous and unfounded conspiracy theory that my Republican colleagues continue to promote: the notion that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engaged in Government…

I have long been an advocate for small businesses.

I am heartened by the relationships that have already been forged between Government and the retail industry.

I have always believed that public-private partnerships are critical to success.

President Biden has made developing AI policy a priority.

AI is not some hypothetical technology of the future, but a tool being used today with tremendous potential but also risks.

This is where the Federal Government can play a vital role.

I have always been a strong supporter of the Secret Service's National Computer Forensics Institute.

Democrats established and provided record funding for the Shelter and Services Program.

Following our Nation's asylum laws is not only the right thing to do, but it also enriches our communities.

we should not be focusing on the future of identity management until we address the glaring vulnerabilities present at security checkpoints today.

Republicans voted against providing additional technology between ports of entry.

I am doubtful that this hearing will be anything more than another extreme MAGA Republican attempt to discredit the Biden administration.

Democrats have provided new resources to build capacity for safely and efficiently processing all travelers, including migrants.

In Mississippi, immigrants have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars annually in taxes.

Instead, we need to ensure legal pathways for migrants who are fleeing violence and persecution.

It is disappointing that Republicans have chosen to spend this Congress looking for political wins and issuing press releases rather than working with Democrats.

Time is of the essence. With climate change, Arctic waters are increasingly open to maritime activity.

It is imperative that the committee carry out its oversight responsibilities on the many, varied threats facing the homeland.

The Coast Guard is central to the United States' efforts and activities in the Arctic, but its capacity is severely limited by a lack of icebreakers.