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On the recordMay 17, 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: At the end of subtitle D of title I, add the following new section: SEC. 1__. FUNDING FOR LARGE AIRCRAFT INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES. (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division D, there is authorized to be appropriated $17,930,000 for procurement, Air Force, Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures. (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4201, for advanced component development & prototypes, Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (Line 044) is hereby reduced by $17,930,000. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 732, the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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