Rep. Stephen LynchVerified account

Before we begin, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families in last night's horrific terrorist attack in #Nice

Thanks to our witnesses for dedicated public service in the wake of the devastating terrorist attack and mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub

The purpose of the Urban Area Security Initiative is to assist cities in their anti-terrorism preparedness and response efforts.

#Boston, #Orlando, & other cities have had issues receiving this funding in the past. We need to ensure cities receive funding they need.

The nearly $18M Boston received in #UASI funding in 2013 proved critical in the midst & aftermath of devastating Boston Marathon bombings

Given importance of these grants to anti-terrorism preparedness &response, it's imperative we conduct meaningful oversight of the program

Oversight will ensure that no city is arbitrarily or unjustifiably denied this assistance.

While Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area received nearly $45M in funding from '04-'12, the area did not qualify for assistance in '13, '15, '16.