Gene Taylor: “If I may ask this question, is it the intent of this legislation to legalize cruises to nowhere?”

I think everyone on this committee was very frustrated with the attitude taken under the previous Secretary of Defense (SECDEF).

So if the State wished to have a ban for 12 miles from the shoreline or 12 miles out from the barrier islands, that would be within their jurisdiction under this bill?

May I ask the Clerk to read the amendment? It is a very short amendment. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the amendment shall be read. There was no objection. The Clerk read the amendment.

This doesn't appear to be a very good business transaction for our nation.