I like the fact that we are speaking the same language. It is wonderful to have that opportunity. I look forward to working with the gentleman on the other side of the aisle on the legislation that I am about to introduce. We might see some bipartisan work here. This is about green jobs. That is what this amendment is all about. We have to secure the jobs for the rest of this century in the auto industry, and we are not going to do it unless we move into electric vehicles. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. Ruiz The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 9 printed in House Report 116-289.
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