On the recordJuly 16, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 708. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON AMERICANS AND FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE HELD CAPTIVE. It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should-- (1) prioritize the safety and protection for all Americans, including citizens of the United States who are wrongfully detained by foreign governments; (2) make every effort to bring these Americans back home; and (3) provide assistance to and, as appropriate, advocate on behalf of foreign individuals detained abroad who contributed directly to the national security of the United States. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 491, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Crow) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
