WASHINGTON D.C. –– Today, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, announced a hearing for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to examine public and private sector efforts to secure and improve the U.S. travel system ahead of high-profile international events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.  

“As we approach major global events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Los Angeles Olympics, and the United States’ 250th anniversary, we must take proactive steps to ensure the safety of our communities and visitors,” Chairman Gimenez said. “It is imperative that the Department of Homeland Security modernize and enhance our security measures, including screening technology, infrastructure, and operational processes. As Mayor of Miami-Dade County, I worked to attract and retain major events like the Super Bowl, Formula 1 Racing, and Art Basel by guaranteeing the safety and wellbeing of all attending. I look forward to engaging with industry leaders to assess the progress made and to identify further improvements. Now is the time to strengthen our travel security systems to ensure they are as thorough and effective as possible.”

DETAILS:

What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “America on the Global Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System and Prepare for Significant International Events.”

When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET 
 
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building  
  
WITNESSES: 
  
Geoff Freeman 
President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Travel Association 
  
Jon Gruen 
Chief Executive Officer, Fortem Technologies 
  
Everett Kelley
National President, American Federation of Government Employees 
   
Witness testimony will be added here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be opened to the public and the press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.  

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