House approves amendment to restrict DHS bulk ammo buys

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.Read more: 

Thats great that the House approved this amendment, but isn’t it a little late as far as ammo spending spree?  Just saying