Floor SpeechBipartisan2024-12-18

HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST

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On 2024-12-18, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy.

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HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1297-E1298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank my constituent, Van A. Hurst of Kent, Washington, for his advocacy on an important issue that will impact thousands of transportation workers. This [[Page E1298]] week, the House of Representatives will consider the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. This legislation addresses a long-standing issue affecting transportation workers like truck drivers, pipeline operators, longshoremen, and warehouse managers. These workers are often required to obtain multiple TSA-managed credentials, each with different expiration dates, fees, and redundant background checks. Not only is this process duplicative and time-consuming, but workers also bear the financial burden of maintaining these credentials, preventing them from fully participating in the workforce. The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act cuts through red tape by allowing workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple credentialing programs. This will significantly reduce costs and administrative hassle for these essential workers. Mr. Hurst, a former truck driver and Teamster, met with my office to share his expertise and firsthand experience with this issue. His advocacy played a key role in shaping this bipartisan, commonsense legislation. Mr. Speaker, as the House considers this critical legislation, I want to thank Mr. Hurst again for his leadership on this matter. It is an honor representing him in Congress, and I am proud that this legislation has passed the Senate and is on its way to becoming law, bringing much-needed relief to our Nation's transportation workers. ____________________

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HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1297-E1298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank my constituent, Van A. Hurst of Kent, Washington, for his advocacy on an important issue that will impact thousands of transportation workers. This [[Page E1298]] week, the House of Representatives will consider the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. This legislation addresses a long-standing issue affecting transportation workers like truck drivers, pipeline operators, longshoremen, and warehouse managers. These workers are often required to obtain multiple TSA-managed credentials, each with different expiration dates, fees, and redundant background checks. Not only is this process duplicative and time-consuming, but workers also bear the financial burden of maintaining these credentials, preventing them from fully participating in the workforce. The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act cuts through red tape by allowing workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple credentialing programs. This will significantly reduce costs and administrative hassle for these essential workers. Mr. Hurst, a former truck driver and Teamster, met with my office to share his expertise and firsthand experience with this issue. His advocacy played a key role in shaping this bipartisan, commonsense legislation. Mr. Speaker, as the House considers this critical legislation, I want to thank Mr. Hurst again for his leadership on this matter. It is an honor representing him in Congress, and I am proud that this legislation has passed the Senate and is on its way to becoming law, bringing much-needed relief to our Nation's transportation workers. ____________________