The bill having been reported, Mr. President, I have an amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 694. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: SEC. __. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this Act shall become effective 3 days after enactment.
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