[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                   Nominaton of Jonathan Eugene Meyer

  Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I rise in support of Jonathan Meyer's 
nomination to be general counsel of the Department of Homeland 
Security, or DHS.
  Mr. Meyer is an accomplished lawyer and dedicated public servant who 
is well qualified to serve as the Department's chief legal officer. His 
nomination maintains bipartisan support, including from former DHS 
general counsels who served under both Democratic and Republican 
administrations.
  Mr. Meyer's previous government service spans 17 years and includes 
senior roles in the Department of Justice, the U.S. Senate, and as the 
deputy general counsel for DHS during the Obama administration.
  Since returning to private practice in 2016, Mr. Meyer's legal work 
has continued to focus on cyber security, technology, and homeland 
security. Throughout the confirmation process, Mr. Meyer has 
demonstrated that he understands the complex legal issues facing DHS 
and the importance of ensuring that the Department cooperates with 
Congressional oversight.
  DHS has not had a Senate-confirmed general counsel for over 2 years. 
DHS needs qualified, Senate-confirmed leaders in place to effectively 
carry out its critical mission of safeguarding our Nation.
  I urge my colleagues to confirm Mr. Meyer today.
  I yield the floor.