Political Quotes

“I include an exchange of letters between the committees of jurisdiction in the Record at this point. House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security, Washington, DC, May 14, 2015. Hon. Paul Ryan, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Ryan: I am writing to you concerning the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Homeland Security in H.R. 1907, the ``Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.'' The bill includes provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security. I recognize and appreciate the desire to bring this legislation before the House of Representatives in an expeditious manner, and accordingly, the Committee on Homeland Security will forego consideration of this bill. The Committee takes this action with the mutual understanding that by foregoing consideration of H.R. 1907 at this time, we do not waive any jurisdiction over subject matter contained in this or similar legislation, and that our Committee will be appropriately consulted and involved as this bill or similar legislation moves forward so that we may address any remaining issues in our jurisdiction.…”