We are engaging in the two both Justice Department but also fbi and others to engage in talks constructively for these companies. The Business Models keep changing. This late expertise on have a technically work resides in the private hands. In some of these models one may be we are a business and we are building a platform for people to talk and share ideas into business. Their Business Model is not we want to have that model used by terrorists to get people inside the tiny. Thats not the point of the Business Model. When we talk to these companies now theres an awareness that same platform they used for good is been used to target the people on the platform. Its Good Business to make sure your platform a safe, i would hope come in addition to being good patriotic duty. We are seeing that shared commonality of interest. What you are seeing is increased investment in resources, both Human Resources in order to identify the terrorists on your site or targeting children are those who are
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.
Me. s when it all turned on somebody full my hair, somebody by family from the other direction. Middlebury college for answer allison singer discussed a protest following the scheduled lecture by political scientist charles murray. Watcher tonight at eight eastern on cspan q a. Next, a look at the Refugee Admissions Program and concerns about fraud and abuse, vetting procedures, and naturals National Security. Members of the house judiciary subcommittee heard from representatives from several government agencies, including the acting assistant secretary for population, refugees, and migration, Simon Henshaw. The interview is about one hour and half. Mr. Labrador the subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized 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. I have long been a supporter
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