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 414, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $40,000,000) (reduced by $40,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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