Darren Soto: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“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 3, line 10, strike ``This'' and insert ``Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this''. Page 5, line 4, strike the close quotation mark and the period which follows. Page 5, after line 4, insert the following: ``(5) This subsection does not apply with respect to a case in which the plaintiff seeks compensation for public health risks, including byproducts of hydraulic fracturing, well stimulation, or any water contamination.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 175, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Soto) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida.”