That their home countries can at some point also be free. As a former immigration lawyer i have seen it at work firsthand. The time has come for reform of the program. A few problems have come to light include fraud, executive authority and the House Judiciary Committee has highlighted over the last few years. We all know this former fbi director made troubling statements about the inability to properly vet and form are Administration Officials knowledged in testimony that state and local consultation throughout the process has not been as robust as needed in all cases. In fact i have been approached by colleagues involving this issue. These issues i have mentioned as well as others lead me to introduce hr 2826 the Refugee Program the bill sets the ceiling at 50,000 taking this responsibility of the president and placing it where it should be with us in congress. The bill recognizes they should have a true say in whether or not they are able to resettle. It contains provisions aimed at
Procedures and National Security. Members of the house judiciary subcommittee on oversight heard from representatives from several government agencies, including the acting assistant secretary for population, refugees and migration, simon henshaw. The hearing ran about an hour nd a half. The subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorize to declare recesses at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the United States refugee Admission Program, and now i recognize myself for an opening statement. Mr. Labrador i have long been a supporter of u. S. Refugee Admission Program and the important humanitarian mission that it serves. The United States and the peace and democracy under which we live should give hope to those around the world who face persecution by their government, that their home countries can at some point also be free of such tyranny. As a former immigration lawyer i have seen the u. S. I.
And how immigrants are bedded. Congressman labrador of idaho shares the house judiciary subcommittee on Border Security. This is one hour and a half. Subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. Without objection, we declare recesses of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the United States Refugee Admissions Program and i now recognize myself for an opening statement. I have long been a supporter of us refugee admission programs and the importance humanitarian is missions it serves. The United States and the peace and democracy under which we live should give hope to those around the world to face persecution by their government. Their home commies can appoint the free of such [inaudible] as a former immigration lawyer i seen the us rap at work firsthand. I have seen those who have been able to avail themselves of it come to this country and five. Just like with many Government Programs that start out with best intenti
Immigration and Border Security will come to order without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recesses of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to detodays hearing on oversight of the United States refugee admission program. And im now recognizing myself for an opening statement. I have long been a supporter of u. S. Refugee admission programs and the important humanitarian mission it serves. The United States and the peace and democracy under which we live should give hope to those around the world who face persecution by their government that their home countries can at some point be free of such tyranny. As a former immigration lawyer, i have seen the u. S. R. A. P. At work first hand. I have seen those who have been able to avail themselves of it come to this country and thrive. But just like with many government programs, that start out with the best of intention and over the years prove to need updates, the time has come for reform of the program. A few proble
Washington post. Im pleased to have both of them on this program. Is there high anticipation because we are looking at a new president and a congress that is controlled by republicans . As to how this whole thing might unfold. Everybody is a little bit on edge and on to the coast. The republicans got off to a tip toes start in the house. That was encouraging for the democrats. Boxersort of like maneuvering and checking each other out. I think that it is going to be an extremely small twist time. The real business has started today. The republicans are moving forward on their plan to repeal obama care. At the same time, they are finding out is not going to be so easy to replace obamacare. The democrats are drawing the line and came out with their new slogan today, make america sick again. Chuck schumer came up with that i think. Is testing it out to see what is going to happen. A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next few months. Charlie bob, same general question. I want to talk