Kay Granger: “Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 269 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 270. ____________________”

I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crawford). The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Granger) that the House suspend the rules…

May I inquiare as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Texas has 10 minutes remaining.

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), the chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

Republicans are working on policies that will grow and strengthen our economy. We will also find ways to reduce spending without impacting our Nation's defense, our commitment to our veterans, or the services that Americans depend upon.