Mike Conaway: “I am not opposed to the amendment, as I said. The CFTC in fact does have an office of diversity and inclusion and has…”

“I am not opposed to the amendment, as I said. The CFTC in fact does have an office of diversity and inclusion and has three people employed there to work at this very important issue. I would like to put in the Record a statement from Chairman Massad. He says: Our greatest resource is our employees, and each of us plays a role in ensuring that we recognize the benefits of the differences and the diversity that we bring to our environment. The protections provided by the Equal Opportunity Act extend to everything we do at the agency, be it recruitment, hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs, or any other actions . . . All persons should be afforded equal employment opportunities at the Commission in an environment in which they can do their best. I urge support of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. Plaskett). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Takai The CHAIR. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, it is now in order to consider amendment No. 3 printed in House Report 114-136.”