Hank Johnson: “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 17, strike ``; and'' and insert ``, other than an excepted consent decree or settlement agreement;''. Page 4, line 4, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 4, insert after line 4 the following: (6) the term ``excepted consent decree or settlement agreement'' means a covered consent decree or covered settlement agreement pertaining to a deadline established by Congress through the enactment of a Federal statute to-- (A) significantly improve access to affordable, high-speed broadband internet in under-served markets, such as low- income and rural communities; and (B) facilitate economic development in locations without sufficient access to such service. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 577, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia.”