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Ami Bera: “I have an amendment made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
I have an amendment made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 504. PROTECTIONS FOR DELTA COUNTIES. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not have a harmful effect on the quality, quantity, or safety of drinking water supplies for residents of the five Delta Counties (Contra Costa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Solano County, and Yolo County, California). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 472, the gentleman from California (Mr. Bera) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
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Ami Bera
Democratic · California
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Feb 5, 2014

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