Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider CBP Commissioner Nomination

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nomination of Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner.

As prepared for delivery:

“We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nomination of Rodney Scott to be Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

“As we have done with other nominees, the meeting this morning will provide members with the opportunity to offer remarks on Mr. Scott’s nomination.  We will notify members of a time and location later today to conduct the vote. 

“At his hearing, Mr. Scott outlined his vision to empower the CBP workforce through revamped training, an expansion of resources and modernized processes to enhance efficiency.  I look forward to working with him, if confirmed, to ensure CBP is focused on border security, national security, the flow of legitimate trade, and enforcement of U.S. trade laws.

“Mr. Scott’s 29 years of service to the U.S. Border Patrol and our country makes him duly qualified to oversee CBP, one of the world’s largest law enforcement agencies.

“Mr. Scott knows what policies make CBP effective, and I am confident he will implement these policies as soon as he is confirmed.

“I will vote in favor of his nomination, and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same.”

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