Political Quotes

“In closing, I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for introducing this important bill to ensure State and local law enforcement are aware of the resources DHS can provide to them. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 449, which passed the House of Representatives on suspension last Congress, will strengthen the Federal Government's relationship with our State and local law enforcement partners. One of our top priorities on this committee is ensuring adequate training for our first responders and creating collaborative partnerships between DHS and its local counterparts. This bill will help us accomplish that. Mr. Speaker, I again urge my colleagues to support H.R. 449, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Miss Rice) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 449. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”