[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 97 (Friday, June 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FEDERAL 
                           PROTECTIVE SERVICE

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 4, 2021

  Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I am proud to introduce legislation to 
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Federal 
Protective Service (FPS) in recognition of their service to our Nation. 
After passing the Capitol security bill in this chamber earlier this 
week, it is only natural that we highlight the work of our protection 
agencies and their commitment to the Federal workforce. As a former law 
enforcement officer, I understand the pivotal role of security today 
more than ever. Following the U.S. Capitol attacks on January 6, we 
witnessed firsthand how important it is to have law enforcement 
agencies like FPS to protect our federal facilities and workforce.
  For half a century, FPS has served and protected the American people 
and government business with honor, integrity, and commitment. Since 
its inception in 1971, FPS has contributed to the protection of people 
and property in the Federal Government by identifying and mitigating 
vulnerabilities through risk assessments, law enforcement, intelligence 
analysis, and security measures. Two major acts of terror against the 
United States have shaped FPS to anticipate emerging threats more 
effectively: the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma 
City in 1995, and the terror attacks on September 11. Today, FPS 
provides the Department of Homeland Security Secretary with a highly 
trained, nationwide force that can support needs in countering emerging 
or existing threats and terrorism, within the boundaries of our Nation 
and territories. It is also responsible for protecting over 9,000 
facilities and more than 1.4 million people who work, visit, or conduct 
business at these facilities each day.
  FPS has shown that it is a leader within the law enforcement and 
protection community. It is their work and dedication that brings us 
closer to the vision of a Federal workforce and workplace that is safe, 
secure, and resilient moving forward.
  Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing one 
of our nation's most critical federal agencies.

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