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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses during a hearing on securing the Northern border.

Chairman Pfluger has consistently been a strong advocate for security measures to deter known and suspected terrorists from exploiting gaps at America's borders. He questioned witnesses on how these threats are being specifically addressed along the Northern border.

During the hearing, Chairman Pfluger highlighted the historic border security investments that Republicans passed as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts. This funding has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to increase staffing, upgrade facilities, and improve surveillance capabilities. Witnesses also testified that morale across the department has improved now that federal law enforcement personnel are able to fully carry out their assigned duties.

Witnesses included Jason Schneider, Acting Deputy Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Chris Holtzer, Executive Director of Operations, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Michael J. Krol, Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and Heather MacLeod, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government Accountability Office.

Watch Chairman Pfluger's full line of questioning HERE.