My legislation--H.R. 1584, the Plum Island National Monument Act would do just that by designating Plum Island as a national monument.

I appreciate the audience on this important issue.

I urge you all to support this important legislation.

Today, I am here to discuss the critical importance of my legislation, H.R. 1584, the Plum Island National Monument Act, and to urge all members in this Committee to support it.

I actually have legislation that I've introduced that would ensure that at least the second $250 million that is raised through the fee goes toward technology and checkpoint security.

it's a bait-and-switch scam perpetrated by our Federal Government, and hardworking and unknowing Americans are being charged every day and they're the victims.

this is a scam. In the name of aviation security and post-9/11 airport security, you get charged an extra $11.20 every time you fly round trip.

To use September 11 to perpetrate this scam is especially offensive to Americans and New Yorkers especially.

I am hopeful, Chairman, that this committee will be able to take concrete steps to right this wrong, to make a commitment to Americans to keep everybody safe.

Americans need to know that its Federal Government will not perpetrate this scam on them, and we need to put a stop to this.

Without any hesitation, he said that this legislation would significantly improve TSA's ability to secure our airports and keep our passengers safe.