Met thursday to consider legislation that would require people seeking asylum apply facilities outside the u. S. Before the Committee Voted along party lines to send the bill to the full Senate Several democratic members expressed opposition to the measure. This is one hour and 15 minutes. Good morning. Since becoming chairman in january ive been trying to find a solution to the problem that we all acknowledge which is a border out of control. Laws been abused in humanitarian crisis, National Security crisis in the making and in march the Committee Held a hearing to learn the scope of the problem. Rio grande area alone the number of families have doubled in the problem is getting to be unmanageable and were all concerned about the humanitarian conditions that has a 4 billiondollar appropriations to provide better housing but weve done nothing to stop the flow until today. In may i introduced a bill after finding the scope of the hearing that was based on the best advice i could get fro
On your screen is the chair of the Senate Judiciary committee, senator Lindsey Graham about to gavel in a meeting where they are looking at marking up a law dealing with american asylum rules. It is just getting underway. We expect they might take a break at 11 00 eastern for votes on the senate floor. Sen. Graham the number of families have doubled. The problem is getting to be unmanageable. We are concerned about the humanitarian conditions. A 4 billion appropriation to provide better housing but we have done nothing to stop the flow until today. In may, i introduced a bill that was based on the best advice i could get from those in charge and Kevin Mcelhinney who testified and said the bill would stop 70 to 90 of the flow. Our colleagues on the other sides said what about Central America . You are right, we need to invest in Central America but there is not enough money to invest in less change the magnets. You come to america, you asked for asylum and 80 of the claims are denied. T
Good morning. Ince becoming chairman january, ive been trying to find a solution to the problem that we all acknowledge which is a border out of control, laws being abused, humanitarian crisis, a National Security crisis in the making, and in march, the Committee Held a hearing to learn the scope of the problem. , the numbere of families have doubled, the problem is beginning to be unmanageable, we are all concerned about the humanitarian conditions which is why we supported a 4 billion appropriation to provide better housing, but we have done nothing to stop the flow until today. A bill i introduced after the scope of the hearing that was based on the best advice i could get from those in charge, and the dhs director who testified in june said the bill we had before this committee would stop 70 to 90 of the flow. My colleagues on the other site said what about Central America. You are right, we need to invest in Central America, but there is not enough money to invest until we change
Distinguished history of the Senate Finance committee. We begin the program tonight with the presentation of colors by the United States capitol and theeremonial unit pledge of allegiance. Please rise. Forward, march. Right shoulder. Eady please join in the pledge of allegiance. Allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Right forward. Turn, march. Thank you very much. You may be seated. Our celebration this evening is possible because we have generous support from the bank of america, from grant thornton, from allergen, from the National Retail federation, from the association of global automakers, united technology, and the ongoing support of our society members. We have several of our Board Members who are here. I would invite you to stand up, Board Members of the society. Thank you very much for your work. [applause] we are here today to raise a toast to the Se
Two irs to follow an investigation into the biden family. And the Oversight Committee. Now in order. I want to welcome everyone here today. Without objection, the chair may declare a recess at anytime. Without objection, chairman of the ways and Means Committee, mr. Jason smith of missouri, is waved on to the committee for the purpose of making an Opening Statement at questioning the witnesses in todays committee hearing. I want to thank chairman smith and chairman jordan for their cooperation and working with the Oversight Committee on this investigation. This is an important joint effort that shows the American People that accountability matters regardless of your last name. For this hearing, Opening Statements will be limited to ten minutes for the chair and ten minutes for the Ranking Member. I now recognize myself for the purpose of making an Opening Statement. Since assuming a republican majority in january, the house Oversight Committee has made historically fast progress in our