Mike Collins: “I will at least respond to the point of order. This amendment is not in contradiction of current law. In fact, it simply…”

“I will at least respond to the point of order. This amendment is not in contradiction of current law. In fact, it simply states that the amendment would not allow funds to be used in support of holding up law as it is currently written. This is not a law that is written to circumvent current law. In fact, all it says is that States and localities who receive the money will actually support current law. So I am not sure what the point of order is actually trying to say. This was put in last year. It was approved. I understand. I appreciate the gentleman's concern. But, basically, we are saying if you enforce the law as it is written, which is all we are asking, then the grant is there. If you choose not to enforce Federal law, then that is money that will be withheld. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman from Georgia wish to withdraw his amendment?”