Political Quotes

The 10 percent cut to the grant programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, is a significant hit to our first responders.

Because of Congressman Payne's advocacy, the Department of Homeland Security today reports to Congress on school security.

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.

Yesterday, along with a group of bipartisan cosponsors, I introduced legislation to codify pay improvements and expanded collective bargaining rights for the TSA work force in statute.