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On the recordApril 19, 2023
this amendment is intended to make changes to an entirely unrelated program that is completely outside of the scope of this bill. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is an important resource that provides aid to those who are at risk of experiencing hunger. And any changes certainly must be thoroughly considered. And I look forward to having an opportunity to work with a sponsor on this amendment in some other manner. However, the bill before us extends programs that firefighters are counting on to purchase lifesaving equipment or receive important cancer screenings. We should not jeopardize the enactment of this incredibly important bill by putting in completely unrelated matters. I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. Vote on Amendment No. 72, As Modified The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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