I, too, want to rise today to acknowledge both the chairman and the ranking member. I know that this has not been an easy task. And I certainly want to express my appreciation to Mr. Costello for the work that he has done and the…

I thank the gentleman. It provides a waiver for the existing law that requires a private screening company contracted will be owned and controlled by a citizen of the United States, meaning that it waives the fact that you have to be a…

I want to thank the gentlelady from New York for her courtesies of extending time on a bill that we have been waiting for for a very long time. I was speaking, as I was coming to the floor, and thinking about whether or not we could work…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 18, after the period insert the following new sentence: ``The analysis shall also include estimates…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank the gentleman from Georgia for extending his analysis, but I am saddened by the fact that issues dealing with income inequality, where we're simply trying to acknowledge and overtake…

I, too, want to express my appreciation to the Rules Committee for allowing my amendment to come in. And I acknowledge the ranking member of our Budget Committee for his excellent service, Mr. Van Hollen. I thank Dr. Price for his presence…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Quigley The CHAIR. It is now in order to…

I would like to thank the gentleman from Maine for providing an opportunity for civility and dialogue on the true grit of the American constituency. I am amazed, I'm shocked, that we would be here on floor of the House denigrating an…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, after line 19, add the following: SEC. 3. STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF NOT HAVING LONG-TERM CARE…

My good friend from Georgia, some things bear repeating. I love February 2. It happens to be my daughter, Erica's, birthday. Some call it Groundhog Day. I call it a day of great celebration for a bit of joy that came into our lives. So…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 1600 Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Deutch

I have an amendment, No. 1 I believe. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: H.R. 1173 At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 3. ENSURING MARKET PENETRATION FOR PRIVATE…