Markway Mullin has begun implementing policy changes at the Department of Homeland Security just days after taking office, but some Republican lawmakers say more action is needed.
According to CNN, Mullin has already fulfilled many of the promises he made during his confirmation hearing.
These include eliminating a rule introduced under former Secretary Kristi Noem that required approval for contracts worth more than $100,000.
The new policy increases that limit to $25 million, with smaller contracts now handled by individual departments.
A DHS spokesperson said Mullin “reevaluated contracting processes to ensure that DHS is efficiently serving American taxpayers,” and rescinded Noem’s previous memo “to streamline the contracting process and empower constituents to fulfill their mission to protect the homeland and make America safe again.”
As part of a broader review of policies initiated under Noem, Mullin is also halting plans to use DHS aircraft to fly migrants to other countries.
Republican Congressman Mark Amodei told CNN the move is intended to assess cost-effectiveness.
“We want to see that analysis, that cost benefit analysis,” Amodei said.
“Just show us how these numbers work. Homeland’s previous leadership missed that explanation, or even acting on the response.”
Despite the early changes, some Republicans who support Donald Trump’s immigration agenda are urging Mullin to move forward.
