I ask unanimous consent that the bills be read three times and passed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and any related statements to these matters be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bills (H.R. 4014 and H.R. 4367) were ordered to a third reading, were read the third time, and passed. ____________________
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