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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
As I mentioned before in the previous debate, we had a robust debate in full committee and adopted an amendment which capped IRS firearms and ammunition levels as of July 13, 2023. I think that is reasonable. This amendment would remove that cap. I understand that some of my colleagues have concerns about Federal agencies holding vast amounts of firepower. We need to be careful not to deprive our agencies of the ability to purchase firearms to carry out their lawful duties. Mr. Speaker, it is under that circumstance that I oppose the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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Steve Womack
Republican · Arkansas

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