Greg Walden: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And welcome to the first E&C hearing of the 115th Congress.”

I thank my friend and colleague from Illinois for her support of this legislation and her work on it. Once again, I urge passage of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I believe we had two other speakers planning to come down and speak, but it does not appear they have been able to free themselves from their other business. Mr. Speaker, I encourage us all to support this very strong resolution that our…

I don't believe I have any other speakers on my side of the aisle on this measure. I urge its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I don't have any other speakers on my side. I encourage Members to support this really important legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.