Mike Collins: “I understand what the gentlewoman is talking about and wants to do here. The concern here is this amendment establishes…”

“I understand what the gentlewoman is talking about and wants to do here. The concern here is this amendment establishes an entirely new grant program with a national resource center. It is unclear how it would be necessary, but it is also unclear on what resources would be used to establish that new center. And if it means taking money out of the current VAWA bill for victims, for women and others, then I would definitely be opposed to this. Provisions in existing law and the underlying bill already address these and similar issues, including digital and cyber abuse. So just from that perspective, from a concern of where the funds are actually coming from and how to do this, but also the fact that it seems redundant, that is why I would oppose it. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Clark). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 24 Offered by Mr. Krishnamoorthi The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 24 printed in part B of House Report 116-32.”