Chaka Fattah: “Such a framework creates rigidity in labor markets and puts up more hurdles and barricades.”

I authored it some 17 years ago. Millions of young people have benefited.

Your leadership has been extraordinary.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment even though my opposition is not as apparent as it might otherwise be. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would be happy to concur with the chair's every utterance on this amendment that we will work together and help facilitate what I think is a very righteous effort on behalf of Congressman Jeffries to protect the rights of all Americans…