On the recordMarch 17, 2017
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, line 2, strike ``The Secretary'' and insert ``Notwithstanding sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary''. Page 11, line 3, insert ``career or career conditional'' after ``former''. Page 11, beginning on line 4, strike ``or any excepted service position under chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code,''. Page 11, line 7, insert ``or equivalent'' after ``grade'' both places it appears. Page 11, line 16, insert ``career or career conditional'' before ``position''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 198, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Buck) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
