October 21, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 166 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                  SCORE FOR SMALL BUSINESS ACT OF 2019

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill (H.R. 4407) to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize the 
SCORE program, and for other purposes.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 4407

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``SCORE for Small Business 
     Act of 2019''.

     SEC. 2. SCORE PROGRAM PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

       Section 8 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B)--
       (A) by striking ``a Service Corps of Retired Executives 
     (SCORE)'' and inserting ``the SCORE program described in 
     subsection (c)''; and
       (B) by striking ``SCORE may'' and inserting ``the SCORE 
     Association (as defined in subsection (c)) may''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
       ``(c) SCORE Program.--
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       ``(A) SCORE association.--The term `SCORE Association' 
     means the Service Corps of Retired Executives Association or 
     any successor or other organization that enters into a 
     cooperative agreement (as described under paragraph (2)) with 
     the Administrator to operate the SCORE program.
       ``(B) SCORE foundation.--The term `SCORE Foundation' means 
     an organization with a mission to support the SCORE 
     Association and volunteers of the SCORE program.
       ``(C) SCORE program.--The term `SCORE program' means the 
     SCORE program authorized by subsection (b)(1)(B).
       ``(2) Cooperative agreement.--The Administrator shall enter 
     into a cooperative agreement with the SCORE Association to 
     carry out the SCORE program, which shall include the 
     following requirements:
       ``(A) Administrator duties.--The Administrator shall--
       ``(i) conduct an annual financial examination of the SCORE 
     Association to ensure that any costs paid for with Federal 
     funds are allowable, allocable, and reasonable;
       ``(ii) for contracts entered into by the SCORE Association 
     to provide goods or services for the SCORE program of a value 
     greater than an amount determined by the Administrator, 
     review and approve such contracts;
       ``(iii) establish a system through which the SCORE 
     Association can provide documentation relating to such 
     contracts; and
       ``(iv) within 30 days of the receipt of a quarterly report 
     on the achievements of the SCORE program submitted by the 
     SCORE Association, reconcile and differences between such 
     report and the performance results of the SCORE program 
     reported in a management information system of the Office of 
     Entrepreneurial Development.
       ``(B) SCORE association duties.--The SCORE Association 
     shall--
       ``(i) manage nationwide chapters of the SCORE program;
       ``(ii) develop guidance and provide annual training to 
     employees of the SCORE Association on generating and using 
     program income from the SCORE program;
       ``(iii) submit documentation to the Administrator verifying 
     such annual training is completed;
       ``(iv) separate funds donated to the SCORE Association from 
     program income and funds received pursuant to a cooperative 
     agreement; and
       ``(v) establish requirements for volunteers participating 
     in the SCORE program, including requirements that each such 
     volunteer shall--

       ``(I) based on the business experience and knowledge of the 
     volunteer--

       ``(aa) provide personal counseling, mentoring, and coaching 
     on the process of starting, expanding, managing, buying, and 
     selling a business at no cost to individuals who own, or 
     aspire to own, small business concerns; and
       ``(bb) facilitate free or low-cost education workshops for 
     individuals who own, or aspire to own, small business 
     concerns; and

       ``(II) as appropriate, use tools, resources, and expertise 
     of other organizations to carry out the SCORE program.

       ``(C) Joint duties.--The Administrator, in consultation 
     with the SCORE Association, shall ensure that the SCORE 
     program and each chapter of the SCORE program--
       ``(i) develop and implement plans and goals to more 
     effectively and efficiently provide services to individuals 
     in rural areas, economically disadvantaged communities, or 
     other traditionally underserved communities, including plans 
     for electronic initiatives, web-based initiatives, chapter 
     expansion, partnerships, and the development of new skills by 
     volunteers participating in the SCORE program; and
       ``(ii) reinforce an inclusive culture by recruiting diverse 
     volunteers for the chapters of the SCORE program.
       ``(3) Online component.--In carrying out this subsection, 
     the SCORE Association shall make use of online counseling, 
     including by developing and implementing webinars and an 
     electronic mentoring platform to expand access to services 
     provided under this subsection and to further support 
     entrepreneurs.
       ``(4) Accounting.--Not later than 6 months after the date 
     of the enactment of this subsection, the SCORE Association 
     shall--
       ``(A) centralize all accounting and finance systems of each 
     chapter of the SCORE program and develop a uniform policy and 
     procedures to manage Federal funds; and
       ``(B) designate an employee of the SCORE Association to 
     serve as a compliance officer to ensure expenditures of the 
     SCORE program are fully compliant with any law, regulation, 
     or cooperative agreement relating to the SCORE program.
       ``(5) Compensation.--
       ``(A) Salaries.--The salary of an employee of the SCORE 
     Association may not exceed the equivalent of the maximum rate 
     of pay allowable for an individual in the career Senior 
     Executive Service employed at the Small Business 
     Administration.
       ``(B) Performance awards.--The SCORE Association may spend 
     up to 1.5 percent of the aggregate salaries of employees of 
     the SCORE Association on individual performance awards to 
     employees of the SCORE Association, to be disbursed before 
     the last day of the fiscal year, if not later than 60 days 
     before disbursement the SCORE Association submits to the 
     Administrator a report on the number and amount of such 
     awards to be disbursed.
       ``(C) SCORE foundation.--A member of the Board of Directors 
     of the SCORE Association or an employee of the SCORE 
     Association may not simultaneously serve on the Board of 
     Directors of, or receive compensation from, the SCORE 
     Foundation without written approval from the Administrator.
       ``(6) Whistleblower protection requirements.--The SCORE 
     Association shall--
       ``(A) annually update all manuals or other documents 
     applicable to employees and volunteers of the SCORE 
     Association or the SCORE program to include requirements 
     relating to reporting procedures and protectors for 
     whistleblowers; and
       ``(B) conduct an annual training for employees and 
     volunteers of the SCORE Association or the SCORE program on 
     the requirements described in paragraph (1) and emphasize the 
     use of the hotline established by the Office of the Inspector 
     General of the Small Business Administration to submit 
     whistleblower reports.
       ``(7) Published materials.--The SCORE Association shall 
     ensure all published materials include written acknowledgment 
     of Small Business Administration support of the SCORE program 
     if such materials are paid for in whole or in part by Federal 
     funds.
       ``(8) Privacy requirements.--
       ``(A) In general.--Neither the Administrator nor the SCORE 
     Association may disclose the name, address, or telephone 
     number of any individual or small business concern receiving 
     assistance from the SCORE Association without the consent of 
     such individual or small business concern, unless--
       ``(i) the Administrator is ordered to make such a 
     disclosure by a court in any civil or criminal enforcement 
     action initiated by a Federal or State agency; or
       ``(ii) the Administrator determines such a disclosure to be 
     necessary for the purpose of conducting a financial audit of 
     the SCORE program, in which case disclosure shall be limited 
     to the information necessary for the audit.
       ``(B) Administrator use of information.--This paragraph 
     shall not--
       ``(i) restrict the access of the Administrator to SCORE 
     program activity data; or
       ``(ii) prevent the Administrator from using SCORE program 
     client information to conduct client surveys.
       ``(C) Standards.--
       ``(i) In general.--The Administrator shall, after the 
     opportunity for notice and comment, establish standards for--

       ``(I) disclosures with respect to financial audits under 
     subparagraph (A)(ii); and
       ``(II) conducting client surveys, including standards for 
     oversight of the surveys and for dissemination and use of 
     client information.

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       ``(ii) Maximum privacy protection.--The standards issued 
     under this subparagraph shall, to the extent practicable, 
     provide for the maximum amount of privacy protection.
       ``(9) Annual report.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this subsection and annually 
     thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee 
     on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a 
     report on the performance and effectiveness of the SCORE 
     program, which may be included as part of another report 
     submitted to such Committees by the Administrator, and which 
     shall include--
       ``(A) the number of individuals counseled or trained under 
     the SCORE program;
       ``(B) the number of hours of counseling provided under the 
     SCORE program;
       ``(C) the number of local workshops;
       ``(D) the number of clients attending online and local 
     workshops;
       ``(E) the number of unique clients served;
       ``(F) to the extent practicable, the demographics of SCORE 
     program participants and volunteers, which shall include the 
     gender, race, and age of each such participant or volunteer;
       ``(G) the cost to create a job, the cost to create a 
     business, and return on investment;
       ``(H) the number of referrals to other resources and 
     programs of the Administration;
       ``(I) the number of participants in the SCORE program 
     receiving financial assistance, including the type and dollar 
     amount, under loan programs of the Administration;
       ``(J) the results of SCORE program participant satisfactory 
     surveys, including a summary of any comments received from 
     such participants;
       ``(K) the number of new businesses started up by SCORE 
     program participants;
       ``(L) the number of such new businesses realizing revenue 
     growth;
       ``(M) to the extent practicable, the number of jobs created 
     with assistance from the SCORE program;
       ``(N) the total cost of the SCORE program;
       ``(O) any recommendations of the Administrator to improve 
     the SCORE program; and
       ``(P) an explanation of how the SCORE program has been 
     integrated with other resource partners and related resources 
     of the Administration.''.

     SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SCORE 
                   PROGRAM.

       Section 20 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 note) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(h) SCORE Program.--There are authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Administrator to carry out the SCORE 
     program authorized by section 8(b)(1) such sums as are 
     necessary for the Administrator to make grants or enter into 
     cooperative agreements in a total amount that does not exceed 
     $11,700,000 in each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.''.

     SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

       (a) Study and Report on the Future Role of the SCORE 
     Program.--
       (1) Study.--The SCORE Association shall carry out a study 
     on the future role of the SCORE program and develop a 
     strategic plan for how the SCORE program will meet the needs 
     of small business concerns during the 5-year period beginning 
     on the date of the enactment of this Act, with specific 
     objectives for the first, third, and fifth years of the 5-
     year period.
       (2) Report.--Not later than the end of the 6-month period 
     beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the SCORE 
     Association shall submit to the Committee on Small Business 
     of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small 
     Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report 
     containing--
       (A) all findings and determination made in carrying out the 
     study required under paragraph (1);
       (B) the strategic plan developed under paragraph (1); and
       (C) an explanation of how the SCORE Association plans to 
     achieve the strategic plan, assuming both stagnant and 
     increased funding levels.
       (b) Administrator Report on Leased Space.--The 
     Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall 
     submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report containing an 
     assessment of the cost of leased space that is donated to the 
     SCORE Association.
       (c) Online Component Report.--Before the last day of fiscal 
     year 2020, the SCORE Association shall submit to the 
     Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives 
     and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of 
     the Senate a report on the effectiveness of the online 
     counseling and webinars required under paragraph (3) of 
     section 8(c) of the Small Business Act, as added by section 2 
     of this Act, including a description of--
       (1) how the SCORE Association determines electronic 
     mentoring and webinar needs, develops training for electronic 
     mentoring, establishes webinar criteria curricula, and 
     evaluates webinar and electronic mentoring results;
       (2) the internal controls that are used and a summary of 
     the topics covered by the webinars; and
       (3) performance metrics, including the number of small 
     business concerns counseled by, the number of small business 
     concerns created by, the number of jobs created and retained 
     by, and the funding amounts directed towards such online 
     counseling and webinars.

     SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Small Business Act.--The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     631 et seq.) is amended--
       (1) in section 7 (15 U.S.C. 636)--
       (A) in subsection (b)(12)--
       (i) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``program'' 
     after ``SCORE''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Service Corps of 
     Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE program''; and
       (B) in subsection (m)(3)(A)(i)(VIII), by striking ``Service 
     Corps of Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE 
     program''; and
       (2) in section 22 (15 U.S.C. 649)--
       (A) in subsection (b)--
       (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Service Corps of 
     Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE program''; and
       (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Service Corps of 
     Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE program''; and
       (B) in subsection (c)(12), by striking ``Service Corps of 
     Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE program''.
       (b) Other Laws.--
       (1) Small business reauthorization act of 1997.--Section 
     707 of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997 (15 
     U.S.C. 631 note) is amended by striking ``Service Corps of 
     Retired Executives (SCORE) program'' and inserting ``SCORE 
     program (as defined in section 8(c)(1) of the Small Business 
     Act)''.
       (2) Veterans entrepreneurship and small business 
     development act of 1999.--Section 301 of the Veterans 
     Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 
     (15 U.S.C. 657b note) is amended by striking ``Service Core 
     of Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE program''.
       (3) Military reservist and veteran small business 
     reauthorization and opportunity act of 2008.--Section 3(5) of 
     the Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business 
     Reauthorization and Opportunity Act of 2008 (15 U.S.C. 636 
     note) is amended by striking ``the Service Corps of Retired 
     Executives'' and inserting ``the SCORE program''.
       (4) Children's health insurance program reauthorization act 
     of 2009.--Section 621 of the Children's Health Insurance 
     Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (15 U.S.C. 657p) is 
     amended--
       (A) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (4) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(4) the term `SCORE program' means the SCORE program 
     authorized by section 8(b)(1)(B) of the Small Business Act 
     (15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)(B));''; and
       (B) in subsection (b)(4)(A)(iv), by striking ``Service 
     Corps of Retired Executives'' and inserting ``SCORE 
     program''.
       (5) Energy policy and conservation act.--Section 
     337(d)(2)(A) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 
     U.S.C. 6307(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``Service Corps 
     of Retired Executives (SCORE)'' and inserting ``SCORE 
     program''.

     SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.

       In this Act:
       (1) Administration; administrator.--The terms 
     ``Administration'' and ``Administrator'' mean, respectively, 
     the Small Business Administration and the Administrator 
     thereof.
       (2) SCORE association; score program.--The terms ``SCORE 
     Association'' and ``SCORE program'' have the meaning given 
     those terms, respectively, under section 8(c)(1) of the Small 
     Business Act, as added by section 2 of this Act.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
New York (Ms. Velazquez) and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York.


                             General Leave

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and 
include extraneous material on the measure under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from New York?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the bill before us, H.R. 
4407, the SCORE for Small Business Act.
  There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, 
representing more than 99 percent of all businesses. These small firms 
employ nearly 50 percent of all private-sector employees in the U.S.
  The SBA administers a portfolio of entrepreneurial development 
programs, which includes the SCORE program. Since its inception, the 
SBA has undertaken efforts to connect new entrepreneurs and small 
business owners with more experienced businessmen and -women. This 
expansive network consists of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and 
executives who volunteer as mentors to small firms, both in person and 
online.

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  SCORE has grown to become one of the Federal Government's largest 
volunteer business adviser and mentoring programs. Yet, the SBA OIG 
found that improvements are needed to ensure SCORE minimizes risk of 
fraud or misuse of program funds and to strengthen SBA's oversight and 
the committee's ability to review the effectiveness of the program.
  On July 11, 2019, our Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and 
Regulations held a hearing to examine the agency's oversight of the 
SCORE program. This bill is a direct result of that hearing and much 
stakeholder engagement.
  H.R. 4407 not only reauthorizes this essential program, but it also 
takes steps to restore integrity, accounting, and performance to the 
program. Doing so ensures the program will continue to have the ability 
to meet the needs of entrepreneurs.
  With technology enhancements and streamlined service processes, SCORE 
mentoring will now be accessible to business owners no matter their 
location.
  I commend Congressman Hern and Congresswoman Craig for working 
together to make sure that the counseling and training programs are 
operating effectively, as well as holding SBA accountable as a good 
steward of taxpayer dollars.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support this legislation, and I 
reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4407, the SCORE for Small 
Business Act of 2019.
  This legislation will allow the SCORE program to continue to offer 
business mentoring and training to thousands of entrepreneurs and small 
business owners each year.
  The SCORE program currently includes over 11,000 volunteer mentors 
with expertise across 62 industries that collectively provide more than 
a million hours of business counseling each year.
  When an entrepreneur seeks a SCORE mentor, they are purposefully 
paired with a business professional with knowledge in a specific field 
or experience facing specific challenges. This process ensures that the 
goals of the entrepreneur are met by the volunteer mentor.
  In addition to SCORE's mentorship services, the program also offers 
in-person business training classes at its 350 chapter locations 
nationwide.
  Entrepreneurs can also utilize the extensive online training 
opportunities and free business tools available on SCORE's national 
website.
  Over the last 50 years, SCORE has become the Federal Government's 
largest business mentoring program with over 800 locations nationally 
and over 11,000 volunteers. Last year, SCORE mentors provided 
personalized guidance to nearly 140,000 clients. More than 400,000 
clients attended online and local SCORE workshops.
  This legislation will allow SCORE to continue to provide these 
important services. H.R. 4407, the SCORE for Small Business Act of 
2019, adds strict safeguards to core provisions of the SCORE bill 
passed last year in May.
  This legislation, offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Kevin 
Hern) and the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Craig), also establishes 
strict new compliance and oversight requirements to protect taxpayer 
dollars and sets new outcome-based performance goals to ensure the 
program meets the SBA's standards and congressional intent.
  These provisions will significantly increase congressional oversight 
of the program and provide future Congresses with additional 
information about the health of the program.
  I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Kevin Hern) and the 
gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Craig) for their leadership on this and 
also for their very thoughtful approach to the passage of this 
legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I reserve 
the balance of my time.
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my 
time.
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the 
gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Kevin Hern), who is the lead Republican 
sponsor of this legislation.
  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member 
for yielding.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4407.
  The Service Corps of Retired Executives, better known as SCORE, has 
helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs over the last 50 years. SCORE 
is a nonprofit organization made up of active and retired business 
executives who act as mentors for entrepreneurs. These volunteers 
provide face-to-face counseling on business issues ranging from 
planning to budgeting, marketing, and financing, all of this at no 
charge to the entrepreneur.

  As a small business owner myself, I can attest to the importance of 
mentorship programs like this for first-time entrepreneurs. In a 
country like ours, where a good idea and hard work can put you on the 
path to the American Dream, the mentorship of an experienced business 
owner can be a huge asset to a startup.
  Today, there are more than 300 SCORE chapters across the country, 
totaling more than 11,000 volunteers. This includes a chapter in my 
hometown of Tulsa, which has over 40 volunteers.
  H.R. 4407 will continue the success of the SCORE program by 
reauthorizing the funds while safeguarding the program for the future 
by modernizing data standards, closing loopholes for fraud, and adding 
important oversight to the use of funds. These provisions will only 
increase the integrity of SCORE and help the program to assist even 
more small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  All the reforms made in this bill are supported by SCORE. This 
bipartisan effort to invest in our small business owners and encourage 
more Americans to follow their dreams is a big step forward in support 
of the things that make our country so special.
  I thank my colleague Ms. Craig from Minnesota for being an original 
cosponsor of this legislation and supporting its progress through the 
committee and now here on the House floor.
  The passage of this bill will not only be an important moment for our 
country's future business owners, but it is also my first piece of 
legislation to pass the House. Focusing on the businesses that drive 
our local economies and encouraging the growth of entrepreneurship 
across our country has been my top priority in Congress.
  Reauthorizing and strengthening SCORE is a necessary step to help 
grow our economy and invest in our communities, and I urge my 
colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill today.
  Mr. Speaker, before I close today, I want to say that I really 
appreciate the leadership and the bipartisanship of Chairwoman 
Velazquez and Ranking Member Chabot. They do a great job with 
bipartisanship in their leadership. It is a great example for the 
people's House. I encourage all of our Members to come sit in on a 
meeting sometime. It might be something that they would like to see.
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers if the 
gentleman is ready to close. I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  The simple improvements in this bill will allow the SCORE program to 
continue its mission helping entrepreneurs to start and grow their 
businesses.
  With the vast majority of all businesses in the United States 
classified as small, it is vital that these business owners have access 
to effective entrepreneurial resources. H.R. 4407 would ensure that, 
regardless of location, a small business owner can access SCORE 
mentoring and training.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  There is no question that we need to support our small businesses 
across the country, no matter their location, industry, or expertise 
level.
  H.R. 4407 does exactly that by reauthorizing a major component of 
SBA's entrepreneurial programs and clarifying the utilization of the 
volunteer base. This bill is reflective of the growth of the SCORE 
program, which actively engages business owners, as well as retired 
executives, to mentor the next generation of job makers.

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  Most importantly, it responds to the findings of the IG and makes 
strides to hold the agency and SCORE mentors accountable.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support this bill, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez) that the House suspend the 
rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4407.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further 
proceedings on this motion will be postponed.

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