and in the situation as it relates to rgb we recognize now that that can't be the way forward. the work set that's down there, and in other places, we can't continue to do that. w so, we've reduced those costs for -- to meet the targets in '13 and attempted to do the same in '14, but there are certain locations where that's just noth an acceptable risk anymore. t >> mr. judd, any thoughts on this? >> absolutely. with to those that are watching on c-span, to keep this in layman'c terms, what we're seeing with this surge that's coming over in rgb, it's pulling agents out ofd the field. they're no longer patrolling tha theyer.re they're having to deal with this huge influx of minors that are e coming in. h they're having to process them, watch them, feed them, they're e having to do all of these different things instead of actually being out and patrolling the border. bein not only is that happening in rgb, but because they don't have the facilities to manage the nat influx of crossings, they're nof sending them to places like el paso, the tucson sector. and what that's doing, tha

in the situation that as it relates to rgb, we recognize that can't be the way forward. the work step that's down there and in other places, we can't continue to do that. we've reduced those costs to meet the targets in '13 and a ste tempted to do the same in '14. that's just not an acceptable risk anymore. >> mr. judd, any thoughts on this? >> absolutely. to those watching on cspan to keep this in layman's terms, what we're seeing with this surge that's coming over in rgb, it's pulling agents out of the field. they're no longer patrolling the border. they're having to deal with this huge influx of minors that are coming in and they're having to process them, they're having to watch them, they're having to feed them, they're having to do all of these different things instead of actually being out and patrolling the border. not only is that happening in rgb, but because they don't have the facilities to manage the influx of crossings, they're now sending them to places like el paso, the tucson sector. what that's doing, that's also pulling resources out of the field, bord

not only is that happening in rgb but because they don't have the facilities to manage the influx of crossings, they're now sending them to places like el paso, the tucson sector, and what that's doing, that's also pulling resources out of the field, border patrol agents out of the field that would normally be patrolling the border and they're now having to do those same things, process these illegal aliens, they're having to watch wash them, feed them, take care of all of the needs while they're in our custody and what it's doing is it's straining to the breaking point, the number of agents that we're able to deploy out into the field. and it's hurting us. >> all right. thanks. how will the tester/mccain bill address this issue? or these issues? >> so specifically the hours passed, the fsla remuneration is not part of the compensation package going forward. so straight time for the assigned ten hours through the shift. that would give us more capability. it's in essence giving us nearly 1500 agents more capability along the borders with current staffing levels. so it allows us to fl

not only is that happening in rgb but because they don't have the facilities to manage the influx of crossings they are now sending them to places like el paso the tucson sector and what that is doing is pulling resources out of the border patrol agents out of a field that would normally be patrolling the border and they are now having to do the same things. they're having to process these illegal aliens and there have been to watch them and feed them and take care of all of their needs while they are in our custody and what it is doing is it's draining to the breaking point the number of agents were able to deploy into the field. it's hurting us. >> all right, thanks. how will the tester mccain bill address these issues? >> specifically the hours passed that the flsa renumeration is not part of the compensation package going forward so straight time for the assigned 10 hours through the shift would give us more capability. it's in essence giving us nearly 1500 agents more capability along the borders with current staffing levels so it allows us to flex in that overlap. it allows us

seven, throughout the rgb sector we are conducting public health screening for all those who come into our facilities of contagious diseases or other possible public health concerns. both dhs and hhs are ensuring that children's nutritional and hygienic needs are met while in our custody. that children are provided regular meals and access to drinks and snacks throughout the day. that they receive constant supervision. and that children who exhibit signs of illness or disease are given proper medical care. we have also made clear that all individuals will be treated with dignity and respect and any instances of mistreatment reported to us will be investigated. eighth, working through fema's national response coordination center, we are coordinating with voluntary and faith-based organizations to help us manage the influx of unaccompanied children crossing the border. the american red cross is providing blankets and other supplies. and through their restoring family links program is coordinating calls between children in the care of dhs and families anxious about their well-being. ninth

seven, throughout the rgb sector we are conducting public health screening for all those who come into our facilities of contagious diseases or other possible public health concerns. both dhs and hhs are ensuring that children's nutritional and hygienic needs are met while in our custody. that children are provided regular meals and access to drinks and snacks throughout the day. that they receive constant supervision. and that children who exhibit signs of illness or disease are given proper medical care. we have also made clear that all individuals will be treated with dignity and respect and any instances of mistreatment reported to us will be investigated. eighth, working through fema's national response coordination center, we are coordinating with voluntary and faith-based organizations to help us manage the influx of unaccompanied children crossing the border. the american red cross is providing blankets and other supplies. and through their restoring family links program is coordinating calls between children in the care of dhs and families anxious about their well-being. ninth

seven, throughout the rgb sector we are conducting public health screening for all those who come into our facilities of contagious diseases or other possible public health concerns. both dhs and hhs are ensuring that children's nutritional and hygienic needs are met while in our custody. that children are provided regular meals and access to drinks and snacks throughout the day. that they receive constant supervision. and that children who exhibit signs of illness or disease are given proper medical care. we have also made clear that all individuals will be treated with dignity and respect and any instances of mistreatment reported to us will be investigated. eighth, working through fema's national response coordination center, we are coordinating with voluntary and faith-based organizations to help us manage the influx of unaccompanied children crossing the border. the american red cross is providing blankets and other supplies. and through their restoring family links program is coordinating calls between children in the care of dhs and families anxious about their well-being. ninth