Steven Holt: “I am pleased to yield as much time as he may consume to my colleague from Paterson, New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).”

I ask the Chair the time remaining on each side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Washington has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

The Department of the Interior recently began the process of developing an offshore oil and gas leasing program for 2017 to 2022. However, the development of a 5-year program isn't simply about which areas should be leased and drilled and…

If the gentleman from Montana is ready to close, I strongly recommend we pass the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk that affects line 18, I believe. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair notes that the amendment addresses a portion of the bill not yet read for amendment. Is there objection to consideration of the amendment at this…