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On the recordJune 12, 2019
Madam Chair, I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier), and 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 52, line 16, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,570,000)''. Page 90, line 6, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,570,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Pressley) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Massachusetts.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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