Dale W. Strong

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1. “It requires DHS to submit an after-action report to Congress detailing exercise outcomes, coordination gaps, and needed legal fixes. This gives us the data to fix policy loopholes, allocate resources effectively, and hold agencies accountable. This is a commonsense, proactive measure to safeguard one of our Nation's most vital sectors. We should not wait until an attack occurs to determine whether we are prepared. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 9394 and help protect America's agricultural backbone.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “In just the past 1\1/2\ years, multiple foreign nationals have been charged or convicted for attempting to smuggle dangerous biological agents from China into the United States. As Dr. Wims, president of Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, testified before my committee that if deployed, these agents could devastate our economy, compromise our food supply, and threaten public health. We cannot wait for an attack to identify our vulnerabilities. This is why I introduced H.R. 9394. My bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a nationwide agroterrorism exercise alongside key stakeholders to identify gaps, establish best practices, and strengthen our collective resilience. Equally important, this bill guarantees strong congressional oversight.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 9394, the Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their support. The threats facing our Nation continue to evolve, and we must ensure that our Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners are fully prepared to meet them. As chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, I led two hearings earlier this Congress examining the threats of agroterrorism to America's food and agriculture sector. Those hearings made one reality clear: Our adversaries recognize the strategic value of targeting the critical infrastructure that feeds, fuels, and sustains our country.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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4. “The benefit shifts away from the employees this program was designed to reward and undermines the very purpose of the pilot program. For this reason, I respectfully oppose the amendment.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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5. “Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would compromise the intent of the program. Congress created and strengthened the pilot program to incentivize the Department of Defense to contract with businesses that are wholly owned by their employees. This wasn't a partisan idea. It was championed by Members from across the political spectrum because it works for the Department and for the workforce. My district is home to companies that have flourished under full employee ownership, and their success underscores exactly why this program was designed the way it was. Yes, this amendment would extend that benefit to partially owned firms where a single owner or a small group retains control.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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6. “I am proud that this legislation has earned bipartisan support and the backing of airports, airlines, and the travel organizations across the country. {time} 1600 I want to thank Chairman Garbarino for his leadership and support in advancing this legislation. I also want to thank Mr. Kennedy of New York for partnering with me on this effort, as well as my colleagues who have joined as cosponsors. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the SAFEGUARDS Act.”

   House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗

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7. “I believe it does. The fee was established in the aftermath of September 11, one of the darkest days in our Nation's history. In the years that followed, Congress recognized that maintaining a safe and secure aviation system would require a long-term commitment to aviation security and continued investments in the technologies that help protect the traveling public. The passenger security fee was created to support that mission, and travelers have paid it with the expectation that those dollars would be used to strengthen aviation security. I am proud to reaffirm our commitment to the traveling public today with this bill. The SAFEGUARDS Act is about restoring trust, improving transparency and accountability, and ensuring the aviation security dollars are spent on aviation security.”

   House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗

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8. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the SAFEGUARDS Act. When Americans purchase an airline ticket, they pay a passenger security fee with an expectation that those dollars will be used to strengthen aviation security. That is what Congress intended when the fee was created, and that is exactly what this bill restores. For years, revenue from the passenger security fee has been directed away from its intended purpose. Meanwhile, our airports continue to face evolving threats and increasing demand on the systems and technologies that help keep travelers safe. The SAFEGUARDS Act restores accountability by directing this revenue back toward critical aviation security priorities following the expiration of the current fee diversion.”

   House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗

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