My concern is, grafted on top of that now is this whole new phenomenon about ISIS and the stress that that is putting on...
John Katko
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John Katko is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving New York's 24th congressional district from January 6, 2015, until January 3, 2023. During his tenure, Katko was known for his focus on issues such as national security, infrastructure, and bipartisan cooperation. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he played a significant role in shaping policies related to counterterrorism and cybersecurity.
This legislation, which was signed into law on September 24, 2015, seeks to enhance the security of TSA personnel.
A terrorist threat is Nation-wide, and we can't stress enough the importance of having a discussion about Nation-wide threats.
I look forward to working with you to close vulnerabilities in the surface transportation sector and ensure that TSA is doing everything possible to keep the traveling public safe in every mode of transportation.
Since that time, I have watched you gain more experience and more knowledge on the whole terrorist threat globally and with respect to the United States.
It is our solemn duty to make sure that we never forget it, because, as we all know, we learn from history.
It is a very different threat matrix now, and I would very much like to have your impression on what you think is the best way to attack it.
Certainly to follow up, there are a couple of airports Nation-wide, namely Miami and Orlando, and I think Atlanta is going towards this, if they are not already there.
I think these incidents point out that there really is a major problem with access controls at airports.
I have no more speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time. Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In closing, I would like to again thank Members for supporting this legislation. H.R. 2127 will…
I have no more speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time. Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I support this commonsense legislation, and I congratulate my partner on the Transportation…
To close. Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my colleagues to support this strong, bipartisan piece of legislation. I yield back the balance of my time.
I really believe in environmental revitalization with the help of Government when it is appropriate.
I agree with my colleague, Ms. Esty, we absolutely have to get manufacturing back in New York State and the Northeast.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Administrator Neffenger, and I am hopeful that he can provide steady leadership in order to bring TSA into a new and more effective chapter.
I would like to welcome everyone to today's hearing on TSA's Federal Air Marshal Service.
We all share the same goal, and as such, it is our duty to ensure that we constantly reexamine what we are doing and why we are doing it in order to yield better security enhancements and be more intelligence-driven.
Trying to do something to counter violent extremism either from the Islamic side or the domestic side is a good idea overall.
You ought to be on the phone right now. Stop, we have got to figure this out.
It is now a year after you found out that your employees were not getting checked against a database.
When people are having guns on airplanes, when people are dealing dope out of the Oakland Airport, it is a problem.





