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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
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 7, line 7, strike ``and''. Page 7, line 13, strike the period and insert a semicolon. Page 7, after line 13, insert the following: (5) recommendations for how U.S. economic sanctions against Iran may be revised to prevent the funds or assets described under this subsection from being used by the natural persons described in subsection (b) to contribute to the continued development, testing, and procurement of ballistic missile technology by Iran; (6) a description of how the Department of the Treasury assesses the impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic sanctions programs against Iran; and (7) recommendations for improving the ability of the Department of the Treasury to rapidly and effectively develop, implement, and enforce additional economic sanctions against Iran if so ordered by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or other corresponding legislation. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 876, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Young) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana. {time} 1615
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Todd Young
Republican · Indiana

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