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On the recordJune 12, 2019
Madam 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 42, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 71, line 16, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. 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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