Bill Foster: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordJune 12, 2019

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 90, line 6, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 93, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Foster) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois.

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Bill Foster

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Jun 12, 2019

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