I 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 582 to amendment No. 581. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: SECTION XXX. EFFECTIVE DATE The provisions of this Act shall become effective 1 day after enactment. Motion To Commit With Amendment No. 583
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