[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E738-E739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING FABIAN I. VALENTIN'S SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
valued member of my staff, Fabian I. Valentin, who is departing the 
Committee on Homeland Security to begin his graduate studies at 
Princeton University and commence a fellowship program.
  Mr. Valentin joined the Committee on Homeland Security as a 
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellow in August 
2022, and his contributions were immediately apparent. He assisted 
committee staff with oversight of the Department Homeland Security, 
including through bipartisan site visits, interviews, and briefings. 
Mr. Valentin also analyzed budget details and provided the Committee 
with insights into and recommendations regarding the Administration's 
budget and supplemental requests.

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  Mr. Valentin transitioned to permanent Committee staff in June 2023, 
due to his exceptional performance as a fellow. During his time on the 
Committee, Mr. Valentin contributed significantly to legislative and 
oversight efforts and served as a trusted resource for Member Offices. 
He prepared and accompanied Members of Congress on domestic and 
international site visits to conduct oversight of U.S. policy and 
Department of Homeland Security activities. Through Mr. Valentin's 
efforts, he helped Democratic Members advocate for the fair and humane 
enforcement of U.S. law, combat transnational crime, and support the 
DHS workforce.
  Mr. Valentin played a pivotal role in preparing Members for countless 
border security hearings and markups over the past three years, as well 
as for engagements with officials regarding countering narcotics 
smuggling and human trafficking. He also assisted in the development of 
legislation that would strengthen Federal efforts against gun 
smuggling, expand U.S. training and support for foreign law enforcement 
investigating human trafficking, and improve border security technology 
used for seizing illicit contraband.
  Mr. Valentin has become an integral and valued member of my staff. He 
consistently demonstrates commendable professionalism, dedication, good 
humor, and an eagerness to assist the most vulnerable among us.
  I thank Mr. Valentin for his service to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and I wish him the very best as he begins graduate school and 
prepares for a career in the Foreign Service.

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