Mark Meadows: “I am prepared to close, and I am assuming that the gentleman opposite is. As we close, I thank the chairman once again…”

“I am prepared to close, and I am assuming that the gentleman opposite is. As we close, I thank the chairman once again for his support, and I thank the sponsor of this particular bill. We do believe that GSA, in posting this information in a searchable fashion, will provide for a more open and transparent government. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support that, and I yield back the balance of my time Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, again, I congratulate the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Palmer) for proposing this new transparency legislation. I am certain, in the end, it is ultimately going to save the taxpayers money and lead to GSA, perhaps, performing in a more efficient manner. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2502. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”