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On the recordMarch 16, 2011
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 the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 5. STUDY ON IMPACTS REQUIRED. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall conduct a study to determine the approximate number of foreclosed and abandoned properties that will not be purchased or rehabilitated with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under section 2301 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289; 122 Stat. 2850; 42 U.S.C. 5301 note) in the district of each Member of Congress as a result of the rescission and termination of funding under sections 2 and 3 of this Act. (b) Report.-- Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth the results of the study under subsection (a). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 170, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Mar 16, 2011

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