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On the recordMarch 11, 2019
I am pleased that Ms. Wexton and Mr. Riggleman have brought this issue to the full House. It addresses key gaps in our efforts to fight financial crime, something we all should support. 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. 1414. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Mar 11, 2019

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