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“Again, I support this amendment. I, again, want to say how much I appreciate the gentleman's work and his passion for the forest, not only in his home State of Oregon, but across our country. I also want to add that, as Americans, we are very passionate about our wilderness areas, about our wild and scenic rivers. I have some of those in my State. And the last thing we want to do is do anything to jeopardize those. I believe, overall, the bill is going to be great for our forests, but I am glad the gentleman added this amendment. He has still got time to change his mind and support the full bill, which will be great for Oregon and great for other States in the West. Mr. Chairman, I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. LaMalfa The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 printed in House Report 115-378. Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 80, after line 9, insert the following new subtitle: Subtitle D--Wildland Firefighter Recognition SEC. 931. DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.…”