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The U.S. has a dedicated population of those who mind and monitor the nation’s coastlines, which run 95,471 miles, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security will host a hearing Thursday on securing those borders.
“Our maritime borders are one of our nation’s most frequented points of entry, and they are in the midst of a national security crisis under this administration,” said Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Florida Republican and chairman of the committee, in a statement.
“In the last two years, communities in South Florida and across the country have witnessed rampant drug smuggling and human trafficking by criminal cartels, who have continued to reap the benefits of President Biden and Secretary [Alejandro] Mayorkas’ reckless open-border policies. Securing America’s maritime border is crucial to the security of our nation,” Mr. Gimenez said.
On hand to speak: Rear Adm. Jo-Ann F. Burdian, assistant Coast Guard commandant for response policy; Jonathan Miller, executive director for operations, air and marine operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Brig. Gen. Sean T. Boyette, Florida National Guard; and Heather MacLeod, homeland security and justice director, Government Accountability Office.
The hearing will be streamed live from the committee website and on YouTube at 2 p.m. EDT. Find the details at Homeland.House.gov.
BIDEN’S FIRST VETO
White House watchers noted that President Biden vetoed the first bill of his presidency on Monday, sending back to Congress a measure that would have prohibited retirement plan managers from using environmental, social, and corporate governance factors to influence investment decisions.
“Biden vetoed this bipartisan bill not because it lacked merit or is not justified, but because it undermines his attempt to take over the economy under the guise of fighting climate change,” said H.
