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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
I would simply say I regret that the gentleman is opposed. Earlier this year, he voted in support of an administrative PAYGO provision that takes a very similar approach here that puts in a threshold that requires that additional scrutiny be applied to any regulation, or it be offset with additional costs. I think this is compatible with that. It takes the next step to ensure that American citizens are represented by their Members of Congress. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Graves). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 58 printed part B of House Report 118-269. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 59 printed in part B of House Report 118-269. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 60 printed in part B of House Report 118-269. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 61 printed in part B of House Report 118-269. {time} 1615 The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 62 printed in part B of House Report Number 118-269.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana

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