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On the recordJune 25, 2019
I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), and I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)'' The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 460, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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