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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 22.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Pappas, numbered 22 printed in House Report 116-61 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set annual enrollment targets for the Exchanges for the plan year 2020 and each subsequent plan year.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 21.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Wexton, numbered 21 printed in House Report 116-61 to include findings that the final rule on short-term, limited duration insurance weakens protections for the millions of Americans living with preexisting health conditions, including children with complex medical needs and disabilities and their families.

On agreeing to the Escobar amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 20, as modified.

Escobar amendment; modified by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Escobar, numbered 20 printed in House Report 116-61 to require Navigators to assist vulnerable populations including individuals with limited English proficiency and chronic illnesses.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gomez amendment No. 19.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gomez, numbered 19 printed in House Report 166-61 to clarify the ability of Navigators to provide referrals to community-based organizations that address social needs related to health outcomes.

On agreeing to the Brown (MD) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 18.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Brown (MD), numbered 18 printed in House Report 116-61 to add that the Secretary shall implement outreach and educational activities in areas with high health disparities.

On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 17, as modified.

Deutch amendment; modified by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, numbered 17 printed in House Report 116-61 to add a duty requiring navigators to provide information in plain language regarding essential health benefits and consumer protections under the mental health and substance use disorder benefits parity law.

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