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On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, no child should receive a lesser education because of the color of their skin or the neighborhood where they live, and I am proud that my amendment will address school segregation holistically by supporting coordination between schools and housing agencies. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in support of this amendment and pass this legislation to fight discrimination and secure the future for all American children, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1107, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Torres). The question is on the amendment. The amendment was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Allen The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part B of House Report 116-502.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California

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