Collin C. Peterson

Madam Speaker, it was my intention to vote Nay on the Torres of California Part B Amendment No. 10 (Roll Call Vote No. 442) to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

I would like to reflect my opposition to Ms. Torres' amendment to prohibit the administration from transferring oversight of export for some types of firearms, ammunition and related items from the U.S. Munitions List under the State Department's International Traffic In Arms Regulations to the Commerce Control List, under the Commerce Department's Export Administration Regulations.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 483) to enact into law a bill by reference, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lance Corporal Riley S. Kuznia of Karlstad, Minnesota who was tragically killed at the age of 20 from an accidental weapon discharge on January 1, 2019 at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. From a young age, Lance Corporal Kuznia wanted to serve in the military and committed himself to protecting our country.

Lance Corporal Kuznia's leadership abilities were evident from the very beginning of his service. After graduating from Tri-County High School in 2017, he joined the Marine Corps within days of turning 18. He was soon serving on active duty at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., the oldest post of the Corps, and responsible for post security and policing at the barracks. According to the Star Tribune, the post's commanding officer, Colonel Don Tomich, said, ``Riley was a highly driven and goal-oriented Marine whose positive attitude set the example here at the barracks.'' It was clear that he loved serving in the Marine Corps, and he had a bright future ahead of him.

I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Lance Corporal Kuznia. He was a bright young man whose discipline and commitment should be admired by this Congress.