On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
The fact that this bill has only Republican co-sponsors, 50 of it, sends a message to us that it is not a bipartisan bill.
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congress.govThe fact that this bill has only Republican co-sponsors, 50 of it, sends a message to us that it is not a bipartisan bill.
Royce points out the lack of bipartisan support for the bill, indicating it serves more as a messaging tool.
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