Norma Torres: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 258, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 258, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 269, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 504, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Torres) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.

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Norma Torres

Democratic · California

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Sep 12, 2017

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