[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13106]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     SUPPORT HELPING HEROES FLY ACT

  (Mr. HUDSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I recently heard a story about one of our 
wounded soldiers being forced to participate in a lengthy and 
uncomfortable security screening at the airport. I immediately 
contacted the head of the TSA to express my outrage and disappointment 
that one of our Nation's heroes would be forced to go through such an 
ordeal.
  I believe one of the most solemn responsibilities of our government 
is to care for our veterans and those who have been injured in the line 
of duty. We must remember that even little things can be cumbersome and 
difficult. The last thing our heroes need is to face a long line or be 
forced to answer endless questions about their conditions when all they 
want to do is board a plane and fly home to be with their loved ones.
  As chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, I've had an 
active role in working with TSA, the administrator, and my colleague, 
Ms. Gabbard, the author of this legislation, to adopt protocols that 
will increase accessibility and privacy and offer less invasive 
screening for those with severe combat-related injuries.
  I urge my colleagues to help pass the Helping Heroes Fly Act, as 
amended, by unanimous consent today. I am proud of this legislation 
because it shows an example of Republicans and Democrats working 
together to find solutions for the American people.

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