Responsibilities, and authorities for the department of homeland Securitys Office of Intelligence And Analysis. I would like to thank each of our witnesses for joining us today. And for their work in the public and private sectors to protect the american people. Todays testimony will give the committee critical insight into how the office of Intelligence And Analysis operates, and what roles it should play in providing Threat Assessment and domestic Terrorism Intelligence to department of Homeland Security leadership, state and local Law Enforcement partners and other private entities. We will also hear testimony on how to ensure citizens fundamental civil rights and civil liberties are safeguarded as we work to better tackle a rising domestic terrorism threat. Earlier this year the committee heard about how systemic breakdowns in Planning And Preparation led to the deadly attack on the United States capitol, the heart of our democratic. The office of Intelligence And Analysis aloNg Wi
Since Tsas Establishment nearly 20 years ago its workforce has lacked the protections afforded to other federal employees despite the Diversity And Dedication of the Transportation Security officers or the tsos, they remain among the most paid workers in the entire government. We cannot wait any longer to correct this injustice. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of hr 903, the right for the Tsa Workforce Act. A common sense and bipartisan solution to achieve Tsas Foundation replies. In 2001 after the deadly attacks of september 11 congress passed legislation to protect the Safety And Security of our nation. However, by excluding the Tsa Workforce, that statute has failed to protect the frontline workers who are owed admission. It applies title five to the workforce and insurers equal footing to their peers in government. The contrast between the challenging nature of Tsa Work and the treatment of the Frontline Workforce Start is as stark and good as could be. They bring millions o
Condolences to the family of the 16 tsa employees who are tragically died from contracting covid19 while bravely protecting this nation. Despite the pandemic and considering the overwhelming risk, i am pleased with the efforts tsa took to protect both its frontline workforce and the traveling public through the expansion of ppe use, protective barriers, and regular cleaning as well as leading the charge on reducing the number of touch points and interactions between passengers and tsa screeners. The expansion of the credential authorization technology and computed programs they came from additional funds in the fiscal 2021 appropriation was almost persistent in these challenging times, and im excited to see both of these programs work to employ countless security environments. Thank you, mr. Lajoye, and i look forward to todays discussion on how we can better support tsa through covid and beyond. Madam chair, i yield back and i think you. Thank you. Mr. Lajoye, official statement for t
Consider. Our first hearing today looks at the most significant challenge to the system in many years the pandemic threatened to unravel the commercial Aviation Industry. At its lowest point, passenger trust excelled by 96 and with such weak demand, hundreds of thousands of aviation workers could have been furloughed and the service could have been eliminated to small communities. Also due to safety and training requirements for aviation workers it is difficult to rehire and retrain workers after being furloughed however, aviation stakeholders including the carriers, labor and are air force came together to advance the bipartisan Payroll Support Program and aviation loan assistance programs. This funding ensures that essential travel would continue, jobs would be saved and the industry would be ready to support the recovery as the vaccination numbers increase. I was glad to play a role in helping the original extension to save the livelihoods for so many aviation families. It also prov
Trust excelled by 96 and with such weak demand, hundreds of thousands of aviation workers could have been furloughed and the service could have been eliminated to small communities. Also due to safety and training requirements for aviation workers it is difficult to rehire and retrain workers after being furloughed however, aviation stakeholders including the carriers, labor and are air force came together to advance the bipartisan Payroll Support Program and aviation loan assistance programs. This funding ensures that essential travel would continue, jobs would be saved and the industry would be ready to support the recovery as the vaccination numbers increase. I was glad to play a role in helping the original extension to save the livelihoods for so many aviation families. It also provided important protections preventing recipients from laying off workers, buying back stock or cutting off small communities like those in rural arizona. I look forward to hearing testimony from the wit