We should not create a system whereby U.S. food producers are at the complete mercy of global actors all around the world. Goodness knows what the requirements would be for their labels here. I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Huffman The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part B of House Report 114-216.
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