On the recordSeptember 24, 2003
I appreciate the issue the gentlewoman has raised. It is identical to the issue the gentleman from Oregon addressed in the well just moments ago. Although the bill allows States to transfer funds among programs during this 5-month period where they deem necessary, the restoration of any funds borrowed will begin upon enactment of any subsequent law reauthorizing the program, whether a short-term additional extension or a multiyear reauthorization. The restoration of funds is specifically required by section 3(c) of the pending bill. I further want to make clear that I will not support efforts to change the effect of section 3(c) of the bill to allow the transfer authority to be extended beyond February 29, 2004. I thank the gentlewoman for her vigilance and the gentleman from Oregon similarly.
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