John Conyers: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“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 3, line 11, insert after ``settlement agreement'' the following: ``(other than an excepted settlement agreement)''. Page 4, strike line 1, and insert the following: (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``excepted settlement agreement'' means a settlement agreement that resolves a civil action or potential civil action in relation to discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or any other protected category. (2) The term ``settlement agreement'' The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 843, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.”