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Maxine Waters: “This amendment, like the underlying bill, is dangerous and rash. It would prohibit the U.S. from even training for a…”

On the recordMay 23, 2024
This amendment, like the underlying bill, is dangerous and rash. It would prohibit the U.S. from even training for a race that has already begun. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues not to cave to baseless fear- mongering. I have already explained in depth how the privacy concerns from Republicans do not align with the actual facts. I simply urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment and the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Davidson). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
May 23, 2024

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