Michael Guest

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, in closing, H.R. 2220 ensures that the GSA is able to negotiate discounted purchase options and leases to save potentially billions in taxpayer dollars. I urge support of this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 4679 designates the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters as the Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building. Norman Mineta served as both the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and, later, as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Both his work on the committee and as DOT Secretary demonstrates his commitment to public service. Madam Speaker, I know that our colleagues in the Senate are also very interested in this issue, and I hope that we can work together to find a resolution that works for both Chambers. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Madam Speaker, in closing, I want to again recognize Norman Mineta for his service on both the committee and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Madam Speaker, I urge the adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 390, which designates the Federal building located in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Odell Horton Federal Building. Judge Odell Horton served his community with great honor and great distinction. I thank Transportation Committee members Representatives Cohen and Burchett, along with members of the Tennessee delegation, for their leadership and bipartisan work on this bill. I also know that my colleagues in the Senate are very interested in this issue, and I hope that we can work together to find a resolution that works for both Chambers. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4660, which designates the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse located in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse in honor of Judge Frederick Stamp. I thank my colleague from West Virginia, Mr. McKinley, for his leadership on this bill. I know that our colleagues in the Senate are very interested in this issue, and we want to work together with them so we can resolve this. I hope my colleagues will support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. McKinley).

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I think it is appropriate to recognize Judge Stamp's service to our country by naming this Federal building after him. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, under the failed leadership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, our Nation faces challenges unlike any we have seen since the administration of former President Jimmy Carter. Hardworking Americans are facing an inflation crisis that is driving up the price of almost everything we purchase. We are facing a supply chain crisis where people are unable to buy the goods and services they need to live productive lives. We are facing a border crisis where our border agents are so overwhelmed that we cannot account for the drugs being smuggled into our country or stop potential terrorists from entering our Nation. We are facing an energy crisis where the price of gas has reached a 7-year high and heating costs are projected to rise over 50 percent as winter nears. Every one of these crises are the result of policies this administration and progressive Members of this Congress have pursued instead of working to help the American people get back on their feet. It is time to reverse course, cut spending, promote good-paying jobs, and secure our border.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to join me in opposition to the proposed IRS reporting plan that would intrude on the bank accounts of Americans and impose new regulations on our already overregulated banking system. First, it is not apparent that the IRS has any constitutional authority to monitor Americans in this way. Second, the American public does not support the expansion of IRS bank data collection. Recent polling shows bipartisan opposition, with 67 percent of those polled opposed to the IRS collecting bank deposit and withdrawal information. Finally, this would add another regulatory burden to our financial institutions after a historic year when banks and credit unions provided lifelines to families, businesses, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposal imposes upon our right to privacy and is bad for families, small businesses, and financial institutions. I hope my colleagues across the aisle will reconsider their support for this unwarranted expansion of government.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the appointment of Major General Janson D. Boyles as the Chairman of the National Guard Association of the United States. Major General Boyles has enjoyed a distinguished career with the National Guard since he was commissioned in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Mississippi State University in 1982. General Boyles has displayed exceptional levels of leadership and competence in his service to our state and nation. In 2005, General Boyles managed the United States Army Engineer Corps response to Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. Then, in 2008, he deployed to Afghanistan with the 168th Engineer Brigade as Deputy Commander. He took this experience to his role as Chief of Staff of Kosovo forces in 2015. Through his leadership role in medical and engineer units in Mississippi, General Boyles has earned the position of Mississippi's top officer. As the Adjutant General of Mississippi since 2016, Major General Boyles has led the state's ready force of more than 12,500 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen through crises and deployments. including natural disasters, civil unrest, and assisting the state in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership has elevated Mississippi's reputation among the country's National Guard units and has demonstrated a commitment to defending country and state through any contingency. The National Guard Association of the United States in an integral partner to the National Guard's state associations and congressional delegations, The work that they do directly impacts Mississippi, and our state and country will be served well with General Boyles at the helm. I congratulate Major General Boyles on this excellent achievement in his career. He will be an exceptional leader, and Mississippi is proud of his accomplishments.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, last week during a Committee on Homeland Security hearing, Secretary Mayorkas testified, and he stated on numerous occasions that our border is secure. Even as encounters of migrants reached historic levels and the amount of narcotics being smuggled across our border soar, Secretary Mayorkas and the Biden administration refuse to admit there is a problem. The border crisis is fueled by the President's actions, such as his decision to stop building the wall; his decision to cancel successful Trump immigration policies; and his decision to signal that amnesty will be provided to those who come here illegally. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell had a policy known as the Pottery Barn rule, which was, in short, ``You break it, you own it.'' The Biden administration has created this crisis, and now it is time for the President to own the consequences of his actions.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4611, the DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021. As we have seen over the past year, our software supply chains are increasingly vulnerable. It is vital that the Department of Homeland Security does its part to ensure that software in use by the Department and its contractors is secure. This legislation will help DHS better understand and track the software and systems in use by its contractors so that it can better mitigate risk within the software supply chain. I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 4611, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I urge Members to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4089, the Darren Drake Act. In the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, it is critical that we remain vigilant to threats posed by terrorists and extremist organizations. Over the past two decades, terrorists have carried out multiple vehicle-ramming attacks in North America and Western Europe. Al-Qaida and ISIS have promoted these type of attacks for years, including in Inspire, the online magazine of al-Qaida, and Rumiya, ISIS's magazine. ISIS has called upon its followers to conduct vehicle-ramming attacks by buying, renting, stealing, or borrowing trucks and targeting large outdoor events, crowded pedestrian streets, outdoor markets, and rallies. This legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using these motor vehicles. This represents an important tool for addressing extremist threats-- the ability of government and the private sector to work together to mitigate terrorism risk. I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 4089, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I urge Members to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of S. 1917, the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021. Schools around our country are increasingly the target of malicious cyber actors and have recently been targeted with a deluge of ransomware attacks. This legislation introduced by Chairman Peters and passed by the Senate mirrors the House version spearheaded by Representatives Langevin, Garbarino, and Matsui. This bill requires CISA to conduct a study to develop recommendations and provide resources regarding specific cybersecurity risks facing K- 12 educational institutions. Importantly, it requires CISA to do so in consultation with teachers, schools, administrators, Federal agencies, nine Federal cybersecurity entities, and other private-sector organizations. In doing so, the study required by this bill would help the Federal Government better support schools in defending against cyber threats. I urge Members to join me in supporting S. 1917, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4426, the Homeland Security for Children Act. While terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies have devastating effects on our communities that last for years, the impacts on children whose lives are often shaped by such emergencies can be felt throughout our country for decades. This legislation will help ensure that DHS, especially FEMA, is considering those long-term implications in all aspects of its mission and planning. I commend Representative Payne for his tireless effort over the years to support and protect our Nation's children. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 4426. I have no more speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4094, the One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021. This legislation will allow TSA to conduct a pilot program with select foreign airports that will make international air travel both more secure and more efficient. Streamlining international aviation security for passengers from certified foreign airports would not only encourage airports around the globe to reach U.S. security standards, but it will also help revitalize a struggling international aviation industry. This innovative pilot program shows that it is possible to have both better security and a more seamless passenger experience. I thank Ranking Member Katko for his tireless work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring this legislation to where it is today. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 4094, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to gentleman from New York (Mr. Katko), the ranking member.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I also have no further speakers. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4682, the Unmanned Aerial Security Act. It is imperative that the Department of Homeland Security be able to protect the Nation against all threats. This defense includes ensuring that the unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, that DHS uses and buys, are not made in foreign countries that do not align with our interests; countries such as China. DHS requires the dominant, air domain capabilities that drones provide to accomplish many of its land and maritime missions. We know that DHS uses drones for surveilling our southwest border. Utilizing drones is a cost-efficient way to protect large areas of the homeland. However, many of the commercial drones used in the United States are manufactured in China, which dominates the United States market. Of the top 10 drone manufacturers that supply the United States market, a single Chinese manufacturer towers over all the others with nearly 77 percent of the market share. DHS has issued warnings in recent years about Chinese-made drones, specifically citing concerns that they may be sending sensitive data to their manufacturers in China, where it can be accessed by the Chinese Government. Our colleagues in the Senate share our concern. In fact, Senator Rick Scott has introduced similar legislation to ban the purchase and use of these drones across the Federal Government, not just at DHS. Given the role that drones have in protecting homeland security, it is more important than ever to require DHS to assess its drone fleets. This bill would require DHS to provide a threat assessment report to Congress on whether the agency has analyzed the threat of its drone from adversarial nations; the number of these drones that the Department is currently operating; and the extent to which the information gathered by these drones may be a threat to the homeland or economic security of the United States. Second, the bill would prohibit DHS from buying or using drones made in adversarial nations going forward. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my friend and colleague, Ranking Member Katko, for being an original cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation. Along with Members on the other side of the aisle, this is truly a bipartisan piece of legislation. With China looming as a growing threat on the horizon, maintaining our homeland security is of the utmost importance, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4363, the DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021. The Department of Homeland Security, along with its component agencies, is appropriated billions of dollars every year to carry out its mission. This legislation, authorized by my colleague, Representative Harshbarger, will bring long overdue transparency to the money DHS spends when contracting services from the private sector. I commend Representative Harshbarger for her legislation to battle waste, fraud, and abuse, and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and transparently. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to join me in supporting H.R. 4363, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Harshbarger).