Alan Grayson: “This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2015

This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been inserted by voice vote into every appropriations bill considered under an open rule during the 113th and 114th Congresses. My amendment expands the list of parties with whom the Federal Government is prohibited from contracting due to serious misconduct on the part of the contractor. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Grayson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 39 Offered by Mr. Zinke

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Alan Grayson

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Jul 7, 2015

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