CONGRESSMAN LINCOLN DAVIS VOTES TO ENACT 9-11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONSJuly 27, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis voted today to strengthen our national security and implement the recommendations of the 9-11 Commission.

The bill includes provisions to dramatically increase port, aviation, rail and mass transit security. It also strengthens intelligence and information sharing with law enforcement and first responders, making our country better equipped to prevent a future attack.

"It is the solemn duty of the Congress to protect and defend our country from foreign threats, and this bill does exactly that," Davis said. "By enacting the 9-11 Commission’s recommendations, we are correcting the shortfalls in our national security that this Administration has failed to address for too long."

The legislation passed today requires 100% screening of cargo entering the U.S. within five years for seaborne cargo and within three years for cargo on passenger airlines. It also includes provisions to improve private sector preparedness and implement long-term strategies for stemming the spread of extremism across the globe. The legislation has now been agreed to in both the House and the Senate, and will go to the President’s desk for his signature or veto.

Final agreement on this long standing security bill was reached earlier this week by a House/Senate Conference Committee. The measure passed the Senate yesterday by an overwhelming margin. It will now be sent to the President.