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On the recordMay 14, 2015
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. McCaul The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 17 printed in House Report 114-112. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the following: SEC. 1060. SALE OR DONATION OF EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR BORDER SECURITY ACTIVITIES. Section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities'' and inserting ``counterdrug, counterterrorism, and border security activities''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Attorney General and the Director of National Drug Control Policy'' and inserting ``the Attorney General, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate.''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities'' and inserting ``counterdrug, counterterrorism, or border security activities''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 260, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. McCaul) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas. Mr.…
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