Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, once again, with a strong voice of support for H.R. 8663, the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024. This critical piece of legislation will equip DHS S&T with the authority it needs to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of drug detection equipment and reference libraries to protect frontline DHS personnel who seek to protect our Nation from the flow of illicit fentanyl and other drugs amidst the catastrophic mess at our southwest border. I am glad that the Senate took swift action and passed this measure and concur with the amendment, which requires DHS to coordinate with the DEA and upholds the authority of other Federal agencies utilizing drug equipment and reference libraries. I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaLota) for his diligent work on this legislation in the House, as well as the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa). I also thank Senator Cornyn of Texas for working across Chambers and championing this important legislation through the Senate. I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill so we can get it to the President's desk as soon as possible, and I reserve the balance of my time.”