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DENNIS A. CARDOZA: I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment…

On the recordJuly 12, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. McGovern The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 13 printed in House Report 112-138. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, 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 55, line 4, before ``OBTAINING'' insert ``AND COMMUNITIES''. Page 55, line 5, before the period insert ``OR REVISION''. Page 55, line 14, after ``1973'' insert ``, or a community in which such a property is located,''. Page 55, line 15, before ``due'' insert ``, or a letter of map revision,''. Page 55, line 19, after ``behalf,'' insert ``or such community, as applicable,''. Page 56, line 2, after ``owner'' insert ``or community, as applicable,''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 340, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I will be brief. My amendment is simple. If FEMA makes a mistake in designing a flood map, communities can be reimbursed for the cost of mounting a successful challenge. If FEMA makes a mistake in mapping a flood area, then they should pay for it.…
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Jul 12, 2011

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