By Justin Harclerode
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today’s hearing, entitled, “Examining the Effectiveness of the Federal Protective Service: Are Federal Buildings Secure?”:
Before I begin, I first want to thank the dedicated personnel of the Federal Protective… Read more »
By Ross O'Keefe
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced the “Free Market Drives Itself Act” last week to eliminate the Electric Vehicles Working Group, which makes EV recommendations to President Joe Biden’s administration, in an effort to reduce EV spending.
“Electric vehicles are not a practical choice for Americans, and the Biden Administration’s attempts to force… Read more »
Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today praised Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) for stripping a provision from the FAA reauthorization bill that would have prohibited resale of airplane registration numbers:
“There’s an old saying that you can’t fight city hall, but when it came to the… Read more »
By Jacob Fischler
Conservative members of Congress at a hearing on Wednesday raised questions about using federal dollars to pay for rebuilding a state tollway, as the head of the Federal Highway Administration reiterated that the Biden administration is seeking congressional approval to reimburse 100% of the costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Congress has… Read more »
By Mike Lee
Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sparred with Biden administration officials over how much the federal government should pay for replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
The bridge was destroyed when a cargo ship lost power and plowed into one of its support piers early in the morning of March 26, killing six construction… Read more »
By Andres Picon
A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee will question a Federal Emergency Management Agency official this week on the agency’s disaster mitigation spending.
The hearing of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management — led by Chair Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and ranking member Dina Titus (D-Nev.) — will be the… Read more »
By Jory Heckman
Federal buildings officials say the FBI needs a new headquarters building to replace the “obsolete” and “failing” J. Edgar Hoover (JEH) Building in downtown Washington, D.C.
But even in a best-case scenario, it’ll take more than a decade for FBI employees to relocate to a new suburban headquarters, according to the Biden administration’s latest plans.
The General… Read more »
By Justin Harclerode
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today’s hearing, entitled, “From Headquarters Building to Field Offices: Examining the FBI’s Real Estate Needs and Strategy”:
The FBI has a massive real estate portfolio across this country, comprised… Read more »
By Ian Smith
The House of Representatives recently passed legislation designed to motivate agencies to bring federal employees back to in-person work in greater numbers. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.
The Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE IT) Act of 2023 (H.R. 6276) was introduced last fall by Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA).
The bill requires… Read more »
By Justin Harclerode, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – Opening remarks, as prepared, of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today’s hearing, entitled, “Disaster Readiness: Examining the Propriety of the Expanded Use of FEMA Resources”:
Today’s hearing will focus on… Read more »
