Homeland Security Democrats Stand Up for Chemical Security
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and all Homeland Security Democrats introduced H.R. 5577, “The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008.”
Chairman Thompson released the following statement regarding the legislation:
“This bill is the product of an open, bipartisan process. It is unfortunate that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen partisanship over progress and did not support it.”
“Extending and strengthening the Department of Homeland Security’s current authority to regulate security practices at our Nation’s chemical facilities is the right thing to do. Though there will be an effort to weaken this legislation, I hope this Congress will not allow narrow interests to interfere with securing our chemical sector from terrorists. Only through the comprehensive approach laid out in this bill will we improve upon current efforts to close this vulnerability.”
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Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978.
