United States--Mexico Economic Partnership Act--Continue

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Mr. WARNER. I thank the Senator from Oregon. I agree that the report required by the IAA on PPD-28 is critically important and central to the committee's oversight responsibilities. I share the Senator's dismay that this provision was modified in this way and through what I consider to be an unfortunate conference process that should not be repeated. More generally, I oppose legislation that would purport to restrict full committee access and impede the critical oversight provided by the full committee.

This provision, as modified, states that the DNI will submit the report to the chairman and vice chairman. It does not, however, preclude its provision to the other members of the committee. As vice chairman of the committee, it is my intent to push for the full committee to get this report. It is also my intent to seek to amend this language so that it is not misinterpreted to limit full committee access.

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Mr. WARNER. I agree. I strongly supported each of the five whistleblower protection provisions in the IAA. It is my intent to keep fighting for them so that they are on next year's IAA and are passed into law.

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