On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
Unfortunately, this bill, which resulted from that process, is a non-starter.
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congress.govUnfortunately, this bill, which resulted from that process, is a non-starter.
Grijalva criticizes the bill as failing to achieve a legitimate compromise.
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