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Terri Sewell: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, line 3, before the period insert ``or cause or significantly contribute to the development of negative chronic or long-term health conditions''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 583, the gentlewoman from Alabama (Ms. Sewell) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman.
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Terri Sewell
Democratic · Alabama
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govinfo.gov
Jan 12, 2016

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