Tom Tancredo: “Once again, we are not expanding the law in any way, shape, or form.…”

On the recordMay 17, 2005

Once again, we are not expanding the law in any way, shape, or form. We are simply applying a penalty. That does not expand the law. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does anyone else wish to be heard on the point of order? The Chair is prepared to rule. The language of the amendment merely requires the Federal official administering these funds to comply with Federal law. A new duty is not required on the face of the amendment. Therefore, the point of order is overruled and the amendment is in order.

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Tom Tancredo

Colorado

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