Hal Rogers: “With respect to the $25 million included in the committee report under the formula funds of the Byrne grant program, it…”

“With respect to the $25 million included in the committee report under the formula funds of the Byrne grant program, it is my intention to see that these funds be made available under the formula distribution. Under the bill, States and localities decide their own priorities. Under this bill, these priorities may include drug testing. It is also my intention to see that those States seeking to encourage drug testing initiatives at the local level should establish a competitive grant program with interested local jurisdictions. It is my intention to work with the gentleman from Massachusetts and others who have an interest in the program to clarify this further in the expected conference with the Senate. I thank the gentleman for his comments.”