John Katko

No better example of that was last summer when some administrative glitches within TSA helped contribute greatly to the wait lines at airports.

There is so much more we can do, and I am probably going to follow up again with more questions if I have time.

It is remarkable that they found 3,300 guns last year. It is also deeply troubling that they found 3,300 guns.

You make a very good point. You know, the front line folks are rarely recognized at TSA for a job that they do it, day in and day out.

I also look forward to the discussion moving forward. I hear you loud and clear, both Mr. Dow and Ms. Brooks, about the technological aspects.

Without continuity at the top, it is impossible for any organization to successfully implement a long-term strategic vision.

It is clear that TSA is long overdue for an overhaul.

While there may be divisions and discord elsewhere, here in this room, we all share an unshakable commitment to ensuring the security of the traveling public.

I would like to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security's first hearing of the 115th Congress.

We have held TSA to task. We have had all kinds of meetings with them.

I agree with that, and I think that we have made great strides with that but there is much more we need to do.

Our job is not only to support them but try to make their job as easy as possible.

We do try and dispense with party loyalties and to do the right thing to keep the American public safe.

Before I close, I commend my colleague for his unwavering dedication to this issue. His passion has shown through in the committee hearings and throughout my time with him in Congress and I commend him for it. I look forward to working on…

I have no further speakers, and I urge Members to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McClintock). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Katko) that the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank both gentlemen for their kind words about this truly unique historical fort in my district. Fort Ontario stood on the shores of Lake Ontario for over 260 years and now stands as a testament…

I have no other speakers. If the gentleman from Louisiana has no other speakers, I am prepared to close once the gentleman does. I reserve the balance of my time.

The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act is commonsense legislation introduced by the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Herrera Beutler). This bill codifies into law a current policy of the TSA to allow formula, breast milk…

Federal air marshals are an integral part of the multi-layered security apparatus.

We do not oppose flights to and from Cuba. That is not my job, OK?

We have to do our due diligence and with not even having Federal air marshals allowed on the flights categorically is not a good idea.

That is madness to me. That is absolute madness.

My heart bleeds for Orlando, and anywhere in this country of ours where things like this are happening.

Yes. TSA is coordinating with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Cuba (IACC) to ensure that security for forthcoming scheduled air service between our countries meets TSA's requirements.

We thoroughly respect the work of GAO, but do not agree that a GAO review prior to the commencement of scheduled commercial flights to Cuba is necessary or advisable.