James Comer: “The amendment admits that the ultimate purpose of this bill is to steer taxpayers' hard-earned dollars to yet another…”

“The amendment admits that the ultimate purpose of this bill is to steer taxpayers' hard-earned dollars to yet another demographic subgroup. The amendment requires GAO to report on how the bill will impact Federal agency provision of services to individuals--in other words, how Federal grant programs and financial assistance will be provided based on people's sexual orientation and gender identity. House Republicans believe that all Americans deserve equal treatment and respect. In fact, that is guaranteed under our Constitution. We oppose the continual dividing of Americans for political purposes. This amendment is pure identity politics and an abuse of taxpayer dollars. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”