Donald Payne

I am concerned that unless the staffing challenges are resolved, there's a risk that a new foreign insect could go undetected and do harm to the agriculture industry and the safety of the food supply.

Biological threats are evolving. As these threats evolve, so does our perspective about how we can best protect against the damage they can inflict.

DHS has a critical role to play in the biodefense space. I am glad that Ms. McSally shares my commitment to ensuring that the Department's programs are responsive to the current threat environment and make meaningful contributions to help…

This is very, very important work we are doing and the witnesses and very personal to me and what it means to children.

I am concerned, as a Nation, we have not done enough to ensure in the event of a biological attack, children get the care that they need.

This mission is too critical to be without a coordinated and consistent Federal framework.

I am introducing the Safe Schools Act legislation that will require States applying for a State homeland security grant funds, to certify that their schools have an emergency plan that meets the standard recommended by the 2010 commission…

As we all saw following the Boston Marathon attack, the efforts of first responders and State and local authorities were integral in saving lives and stabilizing the area.

It's pretty hard to believe. The congresswoman told me last week that virtually -- not virtually -- she told me directly that everyone who applied to her office for a scholarship that -- who was qualified got a scholarship.

I rise in adamant opposition to this resolution and to the travesty of justice we are witnessing here today