Rodney Frelinghuysen: “The gentlewoman's amendment would essentially cap funding for military bands at $200 million and reverse a decision of…”

“The gentlewoman's amendment would essentially cap funding for military bands at $200 million and reverse a decision of the body earlier this evening. The band's main mission is music, with a secondary wartime mission for security. Band members train for security, and given the shortage of guards, security is often the band members' go-to-war mission. Every soldier is taught their basic combat skills and can secure the perimeter. The Department of Defense strongly believes that military bands are vital to recruiting, retaining, and community relations, and that they provide patriotic, inspirational music to instill in soldiers, sailors, and airmen the will to fight and win, and foster the support of our citizens and promote national interests. Mr. Chairman, I oppose the amendment and urge others to oppose it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. McCollum Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I have two amendments left, and this one will deal with the subject of NASCAR. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment.…”