Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida has formally launched a bid to become chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, according to a letter of intent obtained by NOTUS.
The powerful committee is responsible for oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Gimenez wrote that his experience as a firefighter and city manager in Miami has prepared him for the role.
“These roles were not theoretical, they were boots-on-the-ground, real-world experiences that mirror the mission of this Committee: aviation and maritime security, border protection, emergency response, and law enforcement coordination,” he said.