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On the recordMay 6, 2010
I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the 5-minute rule and shall be considered read. The text of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute is as follows: H.R. 5019 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Accredited contractor.--The term ``accredited contractor'' means a qualified contractor-- (A) that is accredited-- (i) by the BPI; or (ii) under other standards approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator; and (B) effective 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, that uses a certified workforce. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (3) BPI.--The term ``BPI'' means the Building Performance Institute.…
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