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On the recordMay 2, 2019
Mr. Chair, 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 5, after line 19, insert the following paragraph: (3) The Paris Agreement specifies the need for a strong global response to climate change and when taking action, the need to respect, promote, and safeguard the right to health now and for future generations. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 329, 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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