On the recordJuly 16, 2015
I appreciate the fact that we have delayed the impact of this, but the impact is still severe. In my State and many other States, we will see a significant cut. Do my colleagues know what it is? It is telling States that if you invest in children, you are going to be penalized. This legislation, the underlying bill, is about helping our children succeed. Yet, in this amendment, we are actually telling States that if you help your kids succeed, you are going to be penalized under a new formula. It is not part of the bill that came out of committee. It is not part of the underlying bill. So I urge my colleagues to vote no on this amendment and ensure that the States that are helping our kids continue to be able to do so. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
