Thank you so much for your testimony. I deeply appreciate the witnesses' time and expertise.

Unfortunately, many land POEs have outdated infrastructure, not enough technology to detect contraband, and suffer from staffing shortages.

I introduced a bill last week, cosponsored by Ranking Member Crenshaw, requiring CBP to provide an implementation plan to Congress.

I am grateful for the opportunity to hold this important hearing on land ports of entry at my hometown district.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to hold this important hearing on land ports of entry (POEs) at home in my own district.

Representative Crenshaw and I have recently introduced a bill to encourage CBP to increase NII scanning rates...

We know this is a community issue, that the work that gets done at our ports of entry also impacts economies across New Mexico.

Thank you. That sounds like your POVs are actually above the National average, which is only 1 percent.

So you haven't received any specific information about how that money might be invested in Santa Teresa or in your area of operation?

In a world with sufficient staff, would it be beneficial for Santa Teresa to have extended business hours to return to those Saturday operations as well?

I look forward to a productive hearing about how limitations in staffing, technology, and infrastructure at our land ports of entry impact trade and security and how we can address those challenges together.