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On the recordJuly 26, 2022
I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank, again, Mr. Lynch, as well as the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mast) for their tireless efforts to ensure that these four individuals receive the recognition that they clearly deserve. We must strive to recognize these brave and honorable members of our country who have committed their lives to protecting it. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this important piece of legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 310, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Jul 26, 2022

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