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On the recordJanuary 5, 2017
Mr. Chair, I offer an amendment to H.R. 26. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In paragraph (2) of section 804, title 5, United States Code, as proposed to be amended by section 3 of the bill, insert after ``means any rule'' the following: ``(other than a special rule)''. In paragraph (3) of section 804, title 5, United States Code, as proposed to be amended by section 3 of the bill, insert before the period at the end the following: ``, and includes any special rule''. Add, at the end of section 804, title 5, United States Code, as proposed to be amended by section 3 of the bill, the following: ``(6) The term `special rule' means any rule that pertains to improving employment, retention, and earnings of workforce participants, especially those participants with significant barriers to employment.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 22, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia.
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Hank Johnson
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