John Mica: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“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 subtitle H of title X, add the following new section: SEC. 1085. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED IN DESIGNATED HOSTILE FIRE AREAS. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the rules of engagement applicable to members of the Armed Forces assigned to duty in any hostile fire area designated for purposes of section 310 or 351(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code-- (1) fully protect the members' right to bear arms; and (2) authorize the members to fully defend themselves from hostile actions. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 276, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida.”