Good morning and welcome to the Homeland Security Subcommittee’s “Member Day” hearing. This morning, we will hear from Members about a variety of topics that fall within the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.
Thank you to each of our colleagues for taking time out of your busy schedules to discuss the projects and programs within the Homeland Security bill that are important to your districts and communities. Your input is very important. It would be remiss not to mention that we begin our work on our FY27 Bill in the absence of a FY26 Bill. The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down. For 5 weeks now, TSA Officers, the men and women of our Coast Guard, and many other federal workers who help secure our nation, have been faced with the uncertainty of when their next paycheck will arrive.
With that said, I look forward to working with Ranking Member Cuellar, and the members of this subcommittee, to pass the FY 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. I’ll now turn to my colleague, Mr. Cuellar, for any opening remarks he’d like to give.
