Dan Crenshaw

It is imperative to our security that those individuals are satisfied in their jobs.

The morale of the Department of Homeland Security and its employees is of the utmost importance.

I don't yell at CBP agents; I talk to them. I talk to hundreds of them.

you pointed this out, Congressman Crenshaw, I mean, you need to have Presidential appointee-confirmed people in place in greater numbers.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to urge defeat of the previous question so that we can immediately consider my resolution to honor the hard work and dedication of the men and women who made the precision strike on Qasem…

I ask my colleagues to support this resolution and put to rest once and for all the false implication that America cannot defend herself when necessary. Madam Speaker, I urge defeat of the previous question. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I…

The lengthy hiring process may be part of the problem as it includes 11 steps and a background investigation, medical exam, and a polygraph examination.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Is it too stringent? I mean, could it--could that process be made more flexible?

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman.

You said it will eventually?

OK. So saying the staffing maybe isn't adequate to actually process the applications?

Thank you Chairwoman Torres Small for hosting this field hearing and for working with me to find a suitable time so I could take part in this important discussion on ports of entry.

I mean, you know, it is not as if that has gone away, of course. It is just we have fewer numbers than we did in the spring time.

As Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, we understand that border security is essential to our National security.

I think that gives CBP ability to be nimble in trying to effect some improvements in a rather short period amount of time.

When I talk to Border Patrol they see these kind of things all the time.

We must ensure CBP has the necessary infrastructure, technology, and staffing to effectively manage our ports of entry.

OK. You just have them call my office. I will explain to them why.

All these tools, in conjunction with appropriate staffing levels, allow CBP to carry out their mission.

I have introduced legislation to attract veterans, State and local law enforcement, and other Federal law enforcement officers to CBP by allowing the polygraph to be waived for these individuals if they possess the appropriate clearances.

Thank you, Chairwoman Torres Small, for hosting this field hearing. It has been great--it is great to be in beautiful New Mexico.

These staffing shortages create risk to National security, delay commerce, and put additional strain on a stressed work force.

I want to make sure that they have the resources they need to purchase effective technology and update their infrastructure and attract and retaining talent.

Is the--does the delay and passage of the USMCA affect you all's business at all?