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On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, let me just say that this legislation was unanimously supported during full committee consideration. This is one of those areas where Congress, both sides of the aisle, came together to decide to pass a commonsense law to ease mothers and fathers who are traveling with infants, which, let me just say, is a stressful task all within itself. To the extent that this body can make sure that we protect the traveling public but also enact commonsense rules and laws so that we make it just a little bit easier for those traveling with infants, I think it is a good thing. I am glad we came together. I would urge Members to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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