Thomas Massie: “I have an amendment at the desk regarding the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Acting CHAIR. The…”

“I have an amendment at the desk regarding the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 543. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to consult with the National Security Agency or the Central Intelligence Agency to alter cryptographic or computer standards, except to improve information security (in accordance with section 20(c)(1)(A) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(c)(1)(A))). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentleman from Kentucky and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Kentucky.”