Xavier Becerra: “I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr.…”

“I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Becerra moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 30, to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: At the end of the bill add the following: SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. (a) In General.--The amendments made by section 2 shall not take effect if they could be expected to result in any of the following: (1) Prohibition on loss of work hours or wages.--A reduction in hours worked, and subsequent loss of wages, in order to skirt requirements to help pay for employee health care costs. (2) Ensuring fiscal responsibility and a lower deficit.-- Any increase in the Federal deficit. (b) Protecting Health Insurance for Veterans and Wounded Warriors.--The amendments made by section 2 shall not apply to veterans or their families.…”