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On the recordJanuary 5, 2017
I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) to present her amendment in her absence. 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 to read 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 to read 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 to read by section 3 of the bill, the following: ``(6) The term `special rule' means any rule that pertains to the safety of any products specifically designed to be used or consumed by a child under the age of 2 years (including cribs, car seats, and infant formula).''. 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
Democratic · Georgia

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