I have an amendment at the desk. I believe it is No. 5, printed in House Report 116-51. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Beginning on page 3, line 4, strike ``Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019'' and insert ``This Bill Actually Has Nothing to do with Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 357, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oregon.
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