On the recordApril 30, 2014
It is my belief that this puts no other duty on anyone. Someone being found in contempt of Congress is something that is widely publicized. And as all people are charged with knowing what the law is, it seems common sense that the Department of Veterans Affairs, if it had a member subject to contempt, would know that that person is in contempt. We are not asking anybody to do anything else, other than not pay somebody who is in contempt of Congress. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair is prepared to rule. The Chair finds that this amendment imposes new duties on the Department of Veterans Affairs to track the status of certain certifications. The amendment, therefore, constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. Amendment Offered by Mr. Peters of Michigan
