Today in the SIMGOV Foreign Relations committee, our representatives were very productive and bipartisan. The committee unanimously passed two bills, H.R. 104, introduced by Representative Slaughter (D-NY), and H.R. 115, introduced by Representative Johnson (D-TX), both addressing U.S. responses to recent acts of terrorism.
The committee also failed H.R. 111, introduced by Representative Huelskamp (R-KS), a bill that would have automatically withdrawn foreign aid from countries in which there is an attack against a U.S. Embassy. The bill also outlines steps than can be taken by the host country to earn back the foreign aid. The bill failed 5-1. In opening statements on the bill, Representative Granger (R-TX) said "I agree with the heart of this bill, but it would not send a good message to the people and would damage fragile relations."
Representative Huelskamp (R-KS) responded to the loss with a message for her constituents back home. "Though I understand the opposition to my bill, I will still loyally serve my constituency in Kansas, no matter the opposition, no matter the vote."
Ms. Landis,
ReplyDeleteThank you for covering the important issue of HR 111.
I must inform you that I have been misquoted. My constituency that I steadfastly serve lives in the great state of Kansas, not Washington. You are more than welcome, however, to reference Washington in respect to the 'opposition and vote' I and my bill encountered.
Thank you again for your coverage, it is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Congressman Huelskamp
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