On the recordMay 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title IV, add the following new section: SEC. 405. INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH MEXICO AND CANADA. (a) Authorization.--The Director of National Intelligence may-- (1) if the Director determines that the sharing of intelligence information with Mexico and Canada for purposes of reducing drug trafficking would not threaten national security, allow the sharing of such intelligence information with Mexico and Canada; and (2) make use of intelligence information from Mexico and Canada for such purposes. (b) Type of Information.--Information shared or used under subsection (a) may include the movements of drug cartels and other criminal behavior. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 667, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
