I have been on the Homeland Security Committee since the heinous and vile acts of 9/11. I have often said that I was at Ground Zero, and I had the misery of seeing the recovery that was still occurring at that time. I take no backseat to…

I associate myself with the gentleman from Massachusetts because I think it is important for my colleagues to understand that, when you talk about process, you talk about responding in the right way to crisis. Let me be very clear. The…

This is an improper approach. You cannot certify a 5-year-old girl from Syria. She will never get in. The process is extensive, it is definite, it is secure, and we are securing the American people. Let's work together, as my friend on the…

I thank Representative Watson Coleman for her leadership in tonight's special order as we grapple with the horrendous terrorist attacks in Paris and Beruit as well as today's attack in Nigeria, claimed by Boko Haram. In the past week…

I thank the gentleman from New York and the gentleman from California. I think many of us will come to the floor and emphasize that we stand with both Mr. Royce and Mr. Engel for this very strong statement of commitment by the people of…

A senior member of the Homeland Security, I rise to speak on H.R. 3996, Surface Transportation Extension Act II of 2015,'' which reauthorizes federal-aid highway and transit programs for two weeks through December 4, 2015. Mr. Speaker…

I was unavoidably detained on November 2, 2015, through November 3, 2015. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: On rollcall vote No. 582, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall vote No. 583, I would have voted ``no.'' On…

Thank you to President Obama for working with us to get a real defense authorization bill and for us to be able to fix the broken defense bill that was passed previously in this House. I was prepared to sustain the veto, but through a very…

As a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security, I rise to speak on S. 1356, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016 Conference Agreement. I thank Armed Services Committee Chairman Thornberry and…

I am offering this amendment on behalf of Congresswoman Sewell and myself. Once again, I wish to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Rules Committee for making this Amendment in order. I thank the Transportation and Infrastructure…

I am offering this amendment on behalf of Congresswoman Sewell and myself. I wish to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Rules Committee for making this Amendment in order. I thank Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3505 the ``Fusion Center Enhancement Act,'' which would guarantee improvement…