I have a motion to refer the House message to the Appropriations Committee with instructions to report back forthwith, with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to refer the House message on H.R. 2608 to the Senate Appropriations Committee with instructions to report back forthwith, with an amendment numbered 658. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: Section __ This Act shall become effective 3 days after enactment.
On the recordSeptember 23, 2011
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