Security

Despite the risk, our law enforcement officers put on their uniform every day so that they can serve our communities. Whether based on skin color or uniform color, a crime motivated by hate is not going to be tolerated in America. By adding law enforcement to the federal hate crime statute, we can protect those who protect us.

Our first priority is keeping Americans safe, which is what this bill does. We must put a hold on all Syrian refugee resettlement until we can determine how to ensure Americans’ safety.

The GOP-led House on Wednesday passed the most sweeping reforms to the nation’s intelligence laws in years, setting up a clash with Republicans in the Senate.

In a 338-88 vote, the House overwhelmingly approved the USA Freedom Act, which would prevent the NSA from collecting bulk metadata about the phone numbers people dial and when their calls are placed.

The legislation faces an uncertain path forward.

"The USA Freedom Act is a positive step toward protecting Americans’ right to privacy while simultaneously ensuring their safety."