Steven Holt: “I rise to claim time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.”

I thank my friend from Massachusetts, and I rise in support of this important bill. I want to point to one good aspect of it. I am pleased that the bill recognizes libraries as an integral part of helping the unemployed and underemployed…

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. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 3, strike ``(a) Requiring Decisional Transparency With Affected States.--''. Beginning at page…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1, line 5, strike ``The Department'' and insert ``Except as provided in section 3(a)(2)(C) of the…