Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of the HOPR Act, H.R. 2915. Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague, Mr. Correa, for his continued leadership on this issue to help bolster our domestic supply chains. This bill requires that, to the maximum extent possible, at least one-third of the funds obligated for the procurement of the Department of Homeland Security uniforms and gear covered by the HOPR Act be used to purchase goods manufactured by entities that qualify as United States small businesses. Additionally, this bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study of the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to Department frontline personnel to determine what improvements can be made to current uniform allowances, including increasing allowances. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 2915, and I yield back the balance of my time.”