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On the recordNovember 4, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title III of division A, insert the following: SEC. __. STREETCAR FUNDING PROHIBITION. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal financial assistance may not be provided for any project or activity to establish, maintain, operate, or otherwise support a streetcar service. This section does not apply to a contract entered into before the date of enactment of this Act. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 512, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Russell) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oklahoma.
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