On the recordDecember 12, 2019
I appreciate the gentlewoman's comments. Ours is the only bipartisan bill. Thirty-six different provisions passed out of either the Ways and Means or Energy and Commerce Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support, all these provisions cosponsored by Democrats. Seventeen different bills passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support in here. This is the bipartisan package. I have always worked across the line to get things done, whether it was in opioids or 21st Century Cures or modernizing the FDA. I pledge to continue to do that. The partisan bill on the floor today is H.R. 3. The facts of the matter show that it will deny new innovation in America and new cures for patients whose lives are on the line. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on H.R. 3 and a ``yes'' on the substitute. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
