Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1313, the Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act. The Transit Security Grant Program directly supports transportation infrastructure security activities by providing funds to owners and operators of transit systems. Whether they be bus systems, ferries, or passenger rail, this grant program aims to protect and increase the resilience of critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. H.R. 1313 codifies the performance period for use of grant funds and allows additional time for large-scale capital security projects. This bill also allows grant recipients to use their awards to pay for the cost of backfilling personnel attending necessary security training. This important legislation, introduced by my colleague on the Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Pete King, will further assist in keeping our communities safe against the threat of terrorism. Mr. Speaker, I support this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to join me in doing so. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”