Kay Granger: “The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is a youth development program that works to improve the life skills and…”

“The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is a youth development program that works to improve the life skills and employment potential of our youth through military base training and supervised work experience. Like my colleague, I support this important program. This is why the bill includes $175 million to support the program. An additional $6 million will allow the program to have a similar budget to the FY18 level. Mr. Chairman, I support the gentlewoman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Napolitano). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. McGovern The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 printed in part A of House Report 115-783. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $250,000) (increased by $250,000)''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 961, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts. {time} 1715 Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chair, I offer this amendment along with Congressman Emmer of Minnesota, and I want to thank him for his continued support on this issue.…”