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“On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233).”
This amendment tried to cut about $2 million from the Southwest Border Regional Commission and move that money into a general fund used to reduce government spending. However, the House rejected the proposal, so the original funding levels for the commission remain in the bill.
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An amendment numbered 29 printed House Report 119-232 to reduce funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission and transfer to the Spending Reduction Account.
“On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 299 (Roll no. 233).”
This amendment tried to cut about $2 million from the Southwest Border Regional Commission and move that money into a general fund used to reduce government spending. However, the House rejected the proposal, so the original funding levels for the commission remain in the bill.
The Southwest Border Regional Commission provides grants for economic development and infrastructure; the failure of this amendment prevents a reduction in the resources available for those regional projects.
Local governments and residents in border counties of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas who benefit from regional economic development programs.