Devin Nunes

This motion to recommit is nothing more than a poison pill designed to destroy the hard work that has gone into crafting this legislation. This bill already does exactly what the motion to recommit proposes. It helps the Federal…

At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick).

I am prepared to accept the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

We are prepared to accept the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

We are prepared to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. Sinema). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr…

Over the last several years, cyber attacks have become a pressing concern for the United States. The recent breach of the Office of Personnel Management has put the personal information of millions of current and former Federal employees…

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not intend to oppose the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I am prepared to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to thank the ranking member for his continued cooperation to work in a bipartisan fashion. As I think most Americans know, the threats continue to add up every day, and it is up to the men and women in the intelligence community to…

I would urge my colleague, the ranking member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, that we shouldn't always believe what is in the newspaper. There have been lots of different reports about lots of different things. I would say that Mr…

At this time I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Pittenger).

The Intelligence Authorization Act is the annual blueprint for the work of the intelligence community and America's military intelligence efforts. The bill sets priorities for our critical intelligence efforts and the legal framework of…

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Pittenger).

Mr. Holding was just here, but unfortunately, he got called away to another meeting because I know he worked closely with Mr. Crowley and others as chair of the India Caucus, and he wanted me to express his strong support for this…

The Intelligence Committee, I think, in a bipartisan manner, has the same concerns as the gentleman. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not intend to oppose the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I really appreciate the gentleman. He is one of the most involved Members of Congress with NATO, so I know that his concerns are valid. I, too, share those concerns and would urge my colleagues to support the amendment.

I thank Mr. Crowley, Mr. Serrano, and Mr. Curbelo for offering this amendment to include Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the grant program to improve recruitment efforts for the intelligence community. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman…

This is a time when everybody in this body needs to step back and really realize what we are here to do today. This is an historic moment. We will either move forward with our allies, with our partners--with our trading partners--or we…

I wish to announce to all Members of the House that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has ordered the bill H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, reported favorably to the House today with an…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thanked you in my opening statement, Mr. Ruppersberger, but without your leadership and former Chairman Rogers' leadership on this bill, we would not be here today. I am encouraged not only by your…

This motion to recommit is nothing more than a poison pill designed to destroy the years of work that have gone into crafting this legislation. The bill already does exactly what the motion to recommit purposes. It helps the American…

I am prepared to close. I would just say that I hate to have to oppose this amendment because I think my colleagues are offering it in good faith, with good intentions. However, it is a voluntary program. As I said, cybersecurity is going…

My friend from South Carolina, I think, is very thoughtful in his approach in wanting sunset provisions in many laws that pass this body, and I think that is correct on major pieces of legislation, especially involving government…