Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Takano The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in House Report 115-259.
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Thank you, Chairman Wilson, and thank you to you and Ranking Member Phillips for calling this important hearing.
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