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Kathy Castor: I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…

On the recordApril 13, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 2. GAO STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS THAT FUNDING THROUGH THE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUND WOULD HAVE ON STATES AND COMMUNITIES. The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the economic impacts that providing prevention, wellness, and public health activities under the Prevention and Public Health Fund, using the funding made available under section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-11), would have on States and communities in the United States, if such funding were not repealed and rescinded under section 1. Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the day of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth the results and conclusions of the study under this section. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 219, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Florida.
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Kathy Castor
Democratic · Florida
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Apr 13, 2011

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