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Congressman Rutherford Appointed to Counterterrorism Task Force

February 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Michael McCaul of the House Committee on Homeland Security appointed Congressman John Rutherford to the newly-created Task Force on Denying Terrorists Entry into the United States. This position on the Committee expands the work already being done to stop terrorists from entering the United States. The Task Force will examine pathways by which terrorists might infiltrate and will look to identify gaps in U.S. intelligence sharing and vetting procedures. The Task Force will begin their work in March and will present their findings to the Committee later this year.

Congressman Rutherford said, "As a former sheriff, the safety of our nation is my highest priority. The United States government has a duty to protect our citizens, and identifying threats and gaps in our national security is our first line of defense against foreign threats. We must keep a vigilant eye on terrorist groups and we must do everything we can to identify pathways that can jeopardize the safety of our nation. Stopping terrorism is incredibly important, and I want to thank Chairman McCaul for appointing me to this task force focused on protecting American citizens."

Chairman McCaul said, "The threat of terrorist entry into the United States is real and we must act in close coordination with the Administration to protect Americans from those who wish us harm. I commend Congressman Rutherford for his commitment to this task force and the crucial task of protecting our homeland."

Rutherford also serves on the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee and Emergency Preparedness and Response Subcommittee.