Dan Kildee: “I thank the gentleman. I look forward to working with the chairman on this and working to successfully get this bill out…”

I have no further speakers. In closing, I urge my colleagues to oppose this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 87 (H.R. 4723) and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88 (H. Res. 149). PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I mean, I think that would be helpful.

I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 96, H. Res. 987; ``nay'' on rollcall No. 97, H. Con. Res. 86 ``yea'' on rollcall No. 98, H.R. 1836; ``nay'' on…