Jeff Fortenberry: “I would like to know what the government is doing everywhere, not just right here, in this regard to ensure that we are…”

But the heart of the matter that came out of that meeting of not being properly informed about the hold was, what are the metrics that we are using here to determine whether or not we are being successful?

Doesn't that undermine the very intent of the law?

An audit doesn't have to be a pejorative term. It actually helps us understand what we are achieving.

First of all, let me thank my friends and colleagues, Mr. Soto from Florida and Mr. Westerman from Arkansas, for shepherding this important measure. Madam Speaker, right outside this door, in Statuary Hall, there is a very large statue…