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Jamie Raskin: “This amendment would simply allow remote participation in committee activities for members when in-person participation…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2023
This amendment would simply allow remote participation in committee activities for members when in-person participation would potentially compromise the member's health.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin proposed an amendment for remote participation due to health concerns.

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