On the recordJune 5, 2013
I oppose this amendment because it would make it impossible for CBP to carry out its mandated mission to inspect and clear agricultural products that enter the United States from a foreign country. A mixture of fees and discretionary funds pay for CBP officers that inspect and clear foreign ag products. When fees run out, discretionary funds pay for the officers' work. If we do not provide these funds, as the amendment proposes, agricultural imports to the United States would effectively halt and halt trade. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment.
