Speech #1140052612

Mr. Speaker. as a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee. I rise in support of H.R. 2786. the "CrossBorder Rail Security Act of 2015." which directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on its inspection of highrisk shipments entering the United States by rail. Specifically. H.R. 2786 requires the CBP to report on the following matters related to homeland security: the number of highrisk rail shipments annually entering the country. the status of radiation detection units at each border rail crossing. and an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary. The bill also requires CBP to develop a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBPs Automated Targeting System for such shipments. and in the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination. and requirements for recording examination results.