For uses that are authorized for periods of longer than 10 years, the amendment that we have introduced explicitly limits the review to compliance with the terms and conditions under which the authorization is made, and not to the authorization itself. During deliberation of H.R. 1420 by the House, Representatives Young and Saxton entered into a colloquy on this issue. Our amendment codifies the understanding reached in that colloquy.
Discussing an amendment related to long-term authorization reviews during House deliberation of H.R. 1420.
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