I withdraw my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

Point of order, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington may state his point of order.

I object. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair hears objection. Does the gentleman have an amendment to this portion of the bill?

Will the gentleman yield? The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from Utah has expired. (On request of Mr. Dicks, and by unanimous consent, Mr. Bishop of Utah was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.)

I thank my friend, Ranking Member Price, for yielding. I would like to express my appreciation to Chairman Rogers, Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Price for their work on this bill, and to the committee staff that has worked long days…

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I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), a valued member of the Appropriations Committee.

I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development.

I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science.

I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlelady from Ohio, Congresswoman Kaptur, who is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the senior woman in the House.

I yield 3 minutes to Congressman Mike Ross, a distinguished leader here in the House from Arkansas.