Jeff Fortenberry: “I thank the chairman for his comments, and I yield back the balance of my time The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…”

“I thank the chairman for his comments, and I yield back the balance of my time The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. MacArthur The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 9 printed in House Report 115-679. Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 247, line 23, strike ``(I)'' and insert ``(J)''. Page 256, line 13, strike the close quotation marks and the comma at the end. Page 256, after line 13, insert the following: ``(I) Household ineligibilty.--If an individual becomes ineligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a household member due to failure to meet the requirements under subparagraph (B), the remaining household members (including children), shall not become ineligible to apply to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program due to such individual's ineligibility.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 900, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. MacArthur) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey. Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr.…”