Nick Rahall: “I recognize the need to address the threats posed to our Nation and the American economy in cyber space, but I also…”

“I recognize the need to address the threats posed to our Nation and the American economy in cyber space, but I also believe we must be very careful in maintaining the appropriate balance between protecting our national security and preserving our civil liberties. Given the concerns about this measure and the perceived threat to sensitive and personal information of American citizens, I believe that the House should take additional time to deliberate on this measure. The American public deserves an opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the provisions included in this bill and how their daily lives may be affected by it. For these reasons, I will oppose the bill. The Acting CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the 5-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112 20. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. The text of the amendment in the nature of a substitute is as follows: H.R. 3523 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.…”