Rep. Kiley Statement on Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement on the firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem:

“Yesterday, following complaints brought to me by several counties and repeated efforts by my office to resolve those issues with the Department of Homeland Security, I directly questioned Secretary Noem about the Department’s lack of responsiveness. I’ve been critical of past failures by California officials to address critical public safety issues affecting our district, particularly when it comes to fire prevention and preparedness, and will hold officials in Washington equally to account. We were disappointed in the lack of responsiveness of the Department toward these issues, and I am hopeful the next Secretary of Homeland Security will make fire prevention a priority and work closely with our communities to better protect lives and property.” 

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