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“As a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I rise in support of H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act is a step forward in securing our nation from potential terrorist attacks or threats to the homeland. I want to acknowledge the work of Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Thompson that resulted in this bill being considered by the Full House. During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 4007, two Jackson Lee Amendments were unanimously agreed to for inclusion in the bill. The first Jackson Lee Amendment directs the Secretary to: establish an outreach plan to facilitate collaboration between the Department and the owners and operators of small chemical facilities for the purpose of assisting them with the development of physical security best practices. This collaboration will begin with established relationships, which exists among local and state authorities; and small chemical facility owners and operators. The Secretary will create opportunities to incorporate Regional Directors and Protective Security Advisors within the collaborative framework that is developed with the full cooperation and input of small chemical facility owners and operators who elect to participate.…”