For the past three Congresses, I have led a strong bipartisan effort to recognize individuals that served our country during World War II in the Merchant Marine.

This legislation would expand the acceptable forms of documentation used to determine eligibility for benefits as a Merchant Marine.

insuring that individuals who sacrifice so much in service to our country, receive the recognition they deserve is one of the most important jobs that we have as Members of Congress.

My bill does not provide for health coverage, disability payments, or payouts of any kind to Merchant Mariners who served during World War II and does not impact direct spending.

Seeing this bill signed into law is a personal priority and I am hopeful that this hearing signals that I am one step closer to achieving that goal on behalf of World War II Merchant Mariners.

Passing this bill is the right thing to do and now is the right time to do it.

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 26 Offered by Mr. Marino The…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title IV, add the following: SEC. 4033. SNAP ENHANCEMENT. (a)…

Mr. Chairman, I rise to propose an amendment to the nutrition title of this bill. I will mention at the outset that my amendment has been scored by the Congressional Budget Office as budget neutral and not adding to direct spending. Mr…

How much time is remaining, Mr. Chairman? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlelady from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore).