Bill Keating: “In my earlier remarks, I did associate myself with the chairman's concern that the Department of Defense, the Defense…”

“In my earlier remarks, I did associate myself with the chairman's concern that the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Program could be pushed beyond its capacity. It is very important to recognize what he recognized, because if it gets pushed too far, it can't accomplish the things that it is working to really address. In this instance, as he mentioned, I believe I did distinguish the fact that this is nearly a three-decade program, and what we are doing here is making sure its mission is modernized so it is dealing with what is happening in the healthcare field within that area of tick- borne illnesses. So I do appreciate the comments of the chairman, and I think it is wise to point that out. I do hope my colleague supports this amendment, because I have been able to distinguish that from this trend. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 8 printed in House Report 115-217. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 9 printed in House Report 115-217. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mrs. Hartzler The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 10 printed in House Report 115-217.”