Ted Poe: “I thank the ranking member and I thank the chairman, as well, for their comments. Mr. Chairman, the issue is not the…”

“I thank the ranking member and I thank the chairman, as well, for their comments. Mr. Chairman, the issue is not the American Community Survey. The issue is where we are going to get this money to bring this fund up to last year's level. It is going to come from that portion of the Census that is about $800 million, and that is why that section was picked. We need to have this lively debate about the American Community Survey in some other setting. Right now, let's take care of trafficking victims in the United States and provide them grants, and let's provide law enforcement grants and victim services grants so that they can help minor sex trafficking victims who are being trafficked throughout the United States. I appreciate the ranking member's support and the chairman's support. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: National Telecommunications and Information Administration salaries and expenses For necessary expenses, as provided for by law, of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), $35,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2017: Provided, That, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C.…”