- Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:29 pm
#25556
The amendment to HR2217 would require the DHS to submit reports on purchases of ammunition....it seem that they are purchasing huge amounts of ammunition and causing a shortage of ammunition to the american public.
Obama's new attempt at trying to gain control over our weapons !
" The House of Representatives voted late Wednesday to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using taxpayer dollars to buy and stockpile ammunition until they provide a “comprehensive report” to Congress on its ammunition usage, purchase history and contracting practices.
“Prior to committing taxpayer dollars for ammunition contracts, we must ensure that government agencies justify the necessity and cost to both Congress and the American people,” said Representative Mark Meadows (R.-N.C.), the amendment’s author.
The House approved the amendment to H.R. 2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014, by a 234-192 vote. Notably, eighteen democrats supported the amendment and only thirteen republicans opposed. Meadows cited concerns over the current practices and purchases of the Department as justification for the proposal..."