Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the 5-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of House Report 111-594. The amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. The text of the amendment in the nature of a substitute is as follows: H.R. 4785 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. HOME STAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible participant.--The term ``eligible participant'' means a homeowner who receives financial assistance from a qualified financing entity to carry out qualifying energy savings measures pursuant to this section, and who is not also a qualified consumer under section 2.…
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Madam Speaker, I say to the gentleman that I am prepared to close. Mr. Davis is my friend, and I want the world to know that. I reserve the balance of my time.
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