Sanford Bishop: “To close, I just want to reiterate how important it is for us to pass sufficient resources in order to allow these…”

“To close, I just want to reiterate how important it is for us to pass sufficient resources in order to allow these communities that have been devastated all across the United States, as well as the territories, to recover from these natural disasters. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. McGovern The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part B of House Report 116-2. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk, and I ask for its consideration. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act for the Army Corps of Engineers or Department of Homeland Security may be obligated or expended to plan, develop, or construct a new physical barrier along the Southwest border. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 43, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Chairman, I don't get to say this often, but I agree with Senator Ted Cruz.…”