Gilbert R. Cisneros: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. 7. VETERANS HIRING. The Secretary shall prioritize the hiring of veterans, including disabled veterans, and other preference eligible individuals, including widows and widowers of veterans, as defined in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code, for covered positions. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 877, the gentleman from California (Mr. Cisneros) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.”