This bill is blatantly political in its title. The misleading title of the bill confirms the Democratic majority's passion to score political points instead of governing. Madam Speaker, they claim the agenda is ``for the people.'' This…

Woman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I just want to go back to what is going on in America's healthcare costs and look at some of what is going on elsewhere around the world. First of all, I would draw the…

I am not opposed to the gentleman's amendment, but I am happy to speak on it. Again, section 1332 already requires that the State plan, the one they submit, will provide coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the essential health…

Section 1332 already requires that the State plan will provide coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the essential health benefits, including mental health and substance use disorder services. That is already required, including…

I would like to point out a couple of things. One, I have introduced legislation to protect people with preexisting conditions. I did that because I knew this lawsuit is pending. We can argue about the ACA and the lawsuit and all that, but…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not necessarily opposed to the gentlewoman's amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

So we can move on to the other amendments, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. The CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Oregon? There was no objection. The CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. The…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would just say, in terms of this amendment, it is just trying to make the point that the bill we have before us today is not as described or labeled. In our opinion, it is more about politics and gotcha politics than it is about the…

Now, Mr. Chair, I was willing to withdraw the amendment. That takes unanimous consent, and I just would attempt to do that again. I don't know if my colleague cares about that or not.

I seek time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have an amendment at the desk. I believe it is No. 5, printed in House Report 116-51. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Beginning on page 3, line 4, strike ``Protecting Americans…

Actually, I believe I get to close, don't I? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has the right to close.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, I just want to say that I, too, wish we were debating my legislation that I tried to offer the first of the Congress and was refused the opportunity to bring it to the floor. That would lock…

I would just say that section 1332 does not permit States to waive preexisting condition protections, period. And I would, again, cite the guidance from the CMS director, Ms. Seema Verma, where she states that. And that will be in the…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes.

How much time remains on each side? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has 9 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1 minute remaining.