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“there is an error in the way this bill is drafted. There are a lot of entities that want to be able to engage in the process of working against recidivism and make sure we can actually help those individuals who are in our prisons go through the process. Some of those are faith-based groups. The definition that is in this bill would preclude a lot of faith-based groups from being engaged. We want to open this up to everyone. The Trinity Lutheran case in the Supreme Court said that the government should be neutral to any entity, whether they are secular or sacred, that the government treats them all the same. This is not about proselytizing; this is about allowing groups that want to engage and serve those in the prison populations and work against recidivism in the future to do that. This technical correction allows that, and I think it is a wise thing to do. I thank the sponsors for allowing this to go forward and for this correction to be made. I am glad to yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time be considered expired; that the Senate vote on amendment No. 4131; further, that following disposition of the amendment, the Senate vote on the motion to concur with further amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 4131. The amendment (No.…”