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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, numbered 27 printed in House Report 115-679 to create a new initiative to allow the United States Department of Agriculture to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Indians.

On agreeing to the Costello (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Costello (PA), numbered 26 printed in House Report 115-679 to direct the Secretary to designate, among existing USDA staff, a Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Coordinator in each state, without associated cost.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.

On agreeing to the Faso amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Faso, numbered 23 printed in House Report 115-679 to improve cooperation with the Forest Service to intercept tree and wood pests and would require a report on the interception of forest pests.

On agreeing to the Stefanik amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Stefanik, numbered 22 printed in House Report 115-679 to prioritize grants for forest restoration under the Competitive Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental Grants Program.

On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 21 printed in House Report 115-679 to establish a pilot program to demonstrate effective tools and techniques for safeguarding national forests and watersheds.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — "To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by directon of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.