Lois Capps: “This amendment is identical to one which was made in order to be…”

On the recordJune 25, 2014

This amendment is identical to one which was made in order to be considered on the floor last year, when the House last considered this redundant legislation. Perhaps the majority believes it is a waste of time to consider something that has already been voted upon. I only wish they would apply this logic to bills that they bring to the floor because, if they did, we wouldn't be here wasting our time with a bill the House already voted on last year. Stapling two old bills together doesn't make it a new idea. H.R. 4899 is still a bad idea, and it is still a waste of time. I urge my colleagues to reject this rule and to oppose the underlying bill.

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Jun 25, 2014

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