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Juan Vargas: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2018
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 38, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 71, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 76, line 3, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 996, the gentleman from California (Mr. Vargas) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
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Juan Vargas
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Jul 17, 2018

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