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July 13, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Ranking Member Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) delivered opening remarks at the FY 2022 Homeland Security Subcommittee markup. Rep. Fleischmann led subcommittee Republicans to demand increased funding and resources to secure the southern border during the markup.

The full text of Ranking Member Fleischmann's opening remarks as delivered are below:

July 2, 2021

Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) today released the following statement after the State of Tennessee suspended the Baptiste Group's license to operate La Casa de Sydney, located in Chattanooga. The suspension comes after Chattanooga police announced the arrest of an individual for sexual battery against a migrant child.

June 30, 2021

Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) earlier this month introduced H.R. 3659, the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act, which requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to consult in advance with state and local officials of impacted jurisdictions regarding federally administered or funded migrant resettlement.

June 23, 2021

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to the southern border:

"It has been 91 days since President Biden chose Vice President Harris to lead the response to the border crisis that the Administration's failed border policies have created. From revoking the Remain in Mexico Policy to canceling border wall construction, President Biden and V.P. Harris have created and exacerbated the national security and humanitarian crisis we are witnessing."

April 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, and John Katko (R-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, were joined by U.S.
March 31, 2021
U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, urged the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, to reverse course on the department's decision to send migrant children to sponsors before background checks are completed.
March 25, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement mourning the passing of former U.S. Senator Bill Brock (R-TN):

March 15, 2021
Fox News Opinion Column: Rep. Chuck Fleischmann: Fixing Biden's border crisis – it's time for Dems to work with GOP on a solution
March 15, 2021
EL PASO, TX — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee issued the following statement after traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border with Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and fellow House Republicans:
March 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) spoke at a House Appropriations hearing on mental health. You can view the full video on YOUTUBE, TWITTER, FACEBOOK
Issues:Health Care