Incoming 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 the magnet. The pro
The committee will come to order without objection. The chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We are convening to hear the testimony of acting secretary of Homeland Security kevin mcaleenan. I want to briefly address the spectators. I already saw two signs being held un, so i want to address you. We welcome you and we respect your right to be here. We also ask in turn that you respect we ask for your respect as we proceed with the business of this committee today. It is the intention of this committee to proceed with this hearing without disruptions. If a disruption occurs, listen up, a Capital Police officer will go up to the individual and instruct that they cease demonstrations. If the individual does cease, no action will be taken. However, if the person does not cease, he will be asked to leave. Were grateful for your presence here today and your cooperation and we want to move this hearing along quickly. And every time i have to stop and police have
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
Agents. This portion of the House Oversight committee is just over an hour. You can watch the entire hearing at cspan. Org. Hour. The committee will come to order without objection. The chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We are convening to hear the testimony of acting secretary of the committee will come to order without objection. The chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee. We are convening to hear the testimony of acting secretary of Homeland Security Kevin Mcaleenan. I want to briefly address the spectators. I already saw two signs being held un, so i want to address you. We welcome you and we respect your right to be here. We also ask in turn that you respect, we ask for your respect as we proceed with the business of this committee today. This hearing without disruptions. If a disruption occurs, listen up, a Capital Police officer will go up to the individual and instruct that they cease demonstrations. If the individual does cease
Enforcement agents. This portion is just over one hour. The committee will come to order without objection. The chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We are convening to hear the testimony of acting secretary of Homeland Security Kevin Mcaleenan. I want to briefly address the spectators. I already saw two signs being held un, so i want to address you. We welcome you and we respect your right to be here. We also ask in turn that you respect we ask for your respect as we proceed with the business of this committee today. It is the intention of this committee to proceed with this hearing without disruptions. If a disruption occurs, listen up, a Capital Police officer will go up to the individual and instruct that they cease demonstrations. If the individual does cease, no action will be taken. However, if the person does not cease, he will be asked to leave. Were grateful for your presence here today and your cooperation and we want to move this hearing along