I am concerned that efforts to consolidate these grants in such a way could result in diluting crucial terrorism funds from the areas most at risk of attacks and leaving transit and port security in the Nation's most densely populated areas without the resources necessary to prevent and respond to acts of terror.
Lowey warns that grant consolidation may weaken security funding for high-risk areas.
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I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), my friend, the distinguished chair of the subcommittee that does so much good work here.
I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mrs. Lowey moves that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title of H.R. 925 and that the House…
Before I proceed, may I inquire how much time each side has remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 4\3/4\ minutes remaining.
I am pleased to yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).
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