Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment to H.R. 2. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 326, after line 6, insert the following: SEC. ____. GAO REPORT ON ABILITY OF THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM TO MEET THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT NEEDS OF INDIAN TRIBES AND THEIR MEMBERS. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) study the agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by-- (A) Indian tribes on tribal lands; or (B) enrolled members of Indian tribes on Indian allotments; and (2) determine whether the institutions of the Farm Credit System have sufficient authority and resources to meet the needs. (b) Definition of Indian Tribe.--In subsection (a), the term ``Indian tribe'' means an Indian tribal entity that is eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs by virtue of the status of the entity as an Indian tribe. (c) Report to the Congress.--Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit to the Committees on Agriculture and on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a written report that contains the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).…”