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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency could lose employees involved in chemical security screenings, one of its leaders is warning, if Congress doesn\u2019t act soon to reauthorize and fund the agency\u2019s expired chemical security program.\nThe authorization for the Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards (CFATS) program lapsed on July 28 after the Senate failed to pass a reauthorization bill before going on August recess. It\u2019s the first time the program hasn\u2019t been reauthorized since it was created in 2007.\nCISA and Department of Homeland Security leaders are now pressing Congress to reauthorize the CFATS program, warning that the absence of facility inspections and other security standards under the program increases the danger of chemical terrorism.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices