I now have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 657 to amendment No. 656. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: Section __ This Act shall become effective 4 days after enactment. Motion to Refer, With Amendment No. 658
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