Nothing in this amendment will impact tribal sovereignty one iota. It talks about States and political subdivisions. That doesn't apply in any way to tribal land. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Huffman). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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