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“Only due to the shortness of time, I will keep my remarks brief. This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and directs the DHS Secretary to make it a priority to assign officers and intelligence analysts to participate in State and urban area fusion centers located in high-risk jurisdictions with mass transit systems. I would like to thank Congresswoman Speier and Chairman Meehan for their dedicated work in this area. I reserve the balance of my time. This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make it a priority to assign DHS officers and intelligence analysts to participate in state and urban area fusion centers located in high-risk jurisdictions with mass transit systems. I would like to thank Congresswoman Speier and Chairman Meehan for their dedicated work in this area. These officers and analysts will enhance the security of mass transit systems by assisting law enforcement authorities in identifying, investigating, and otherwise interdicting persons, weapons, and contraband that pose a threat to homeland security.…”