Mr. McCaul of Texas- Mr. Chairman, section 531 prohibits the implementation of MAX-HR. MAX-HR is the human resources program that allows DHS wide latitude in personnel matters such as transferring workers to areas where they may be needed during a national emergency. Congress gave the Department this ability so that it could move quickly to protect the country from terrorist threats.

   While some authority is currently under judicial review, the bill as currently written would enjoin the entire program until courts decide.

  
   If this section were to pass as written, it would result in an action that is not consistent with the purposes of Homeland Security.

   My amendment would strike section 531 of this bill and allow current regulations to continue until the courts make their final judgment.