This is a good cause. This is a good idea. But, you know, we have $10 billion in unspent CHIP funds sitting in a fund. So the question is: Why take this from the Secretary's office? I get it. Some people don't like the Secretary. Some people don't like the administration. But there is $10 billion sitting there that could be spent on programs like this, unspent CHIP funds. So I have to oppose this amendment because, again, let's prioritize. This is an important fund. Don't take it out of the Secretary's office. I get it. You don't like the administration. You don't like the Secretary. Don't take it out of his office. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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