Ed Markey: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2012

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title XVII add the following: Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Provisions SEC. 17801. PROHIBITION ON EXPORT OF GAS. Each oil and gas lease issued under this title (including the amendments made by this title) shall prohibit the export of gas produced under the lease. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 547, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts. {time} 1600

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Ed Markey

Democratic · Massachusetts

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Feb 16, 2012

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