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An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 116-334 to to authorize a pilot program to develop, expand, and enhance the commercialization of biomedical products, and for other purposes.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 758, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 2.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 116-334 to require CMS to create and implement a measure in the Star Ratings program evaluating Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on how well they provide access to biosimilar drugs.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 758, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 1.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of further debate on H.R. 3.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3 — "To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Ms. Roybal-Allard asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on December 13. Agreed to without objection.

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

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Carter (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.