I deeply appreciate the hard work and the acceptance of the amendment. I look forward to moving forward with the passage of this, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. Velazquez The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in part C of House Report 113-1.
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I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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