On the recordMay 19, 2015
Unfortunately, what this amendment is, is a missed opportunity to be fiscally responsible. I also support not spending money on the Open World program any longer and moving it to the State Department. Unfortunately, the majority has chosen to make a rule in order that focuses on an amendment to shift the $5.7 million completely out of the legislative branch when we have plaster falling off buildings, elevators badly in need of repair, we have cuts to our MRA--our office accounts--our staff that isn't well paid enough; and it just not responsible. This is a missed opportunity. I urge the Members, unfortunately, to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Ratcliffe). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
