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On the recordJuly 25, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk that is made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 67, line 24, strike ``shall--'' and insert ``shall, subject to appropriations made specifically for such purpose pursuant to paragraph (7)--''. Page 69, line 3, insert ``, subject to appropriations made specifically for such purpose pursuant to paragraph (7),'' after ``shall''. Page 71, line 7, insert ``, subject to appropriations made specifically for such purpose pursuant to paragraph (7),'' after ``shall''. Page 75, line 22, strike the close quotation mark and following period and after such line insert the following: ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.-- ``(A) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2013. ``(B) Covered expenses.--Funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph shall be for any costs incurred by the Commission in carrying out the requirements of this subsection, including any costs of litigation related to the requirements of this subsection.''. Page 77, line 4, strike ``shall'' and insert ``shall, subject to appropriations made specifically for such purpose pursuant to paragraph (3),''. Page 77, line 15, insert ``, subject to appropriations made specifically for such purpose pursuant to paragraph (3),'' after ``shall''.…
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Jul 25, 2012

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