ms. sinema: thank you, mr. chair. i just want to emphasize again that this amendment helps add another layer of accountability. it includes the homeland security department and the civilian interface for both the homeland security and the intelligence committee. i want to thank particularly the chair and the ranking member for their leadership on this issue over the course of several years. i know in my district it's important not just to consumers but industry leaders who are leading the way forward on american innovation. i thank them for that and encourage members to support this amendment. i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentlewoman yields back. the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. rogers: i yield back. the chair: the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from arizona. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. ms. sinema: i ask for the yeas and nays. the chair: the gentlewoman asks for a recorded vote. pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amen

ms. sinema: mr. speaker, i rise today to introduce the security and energy and manufacturing act of 2013. this bill will extend the advanced energy manufacturing ax credit program. we have seen our manufacturing base erode as a result of increased global competition. not only will it help us rebuild our manufacturing industry, it while o provide -- exploring and countries all over the world are purchasing billions of dollars worth of winter, solar powered, and other green technologies. i want to see these products made in the united states and for our country to he remain competitive. we know this program works. the first allocation of funding was extremely successful in leveraging private capital and that led to the investment of over 180 energy manufacturing facilities across 43 states in our country. the amount of wind turbines and their workable components made in the u.s. has more than doubled since then, and that is just one aspect of the renewable energy field. expanding this program also mean