I have a motion to refer with instructions at the desk, and I ask that it be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to refer the House message to the Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back with the following amendment No. 4577. The amendment is as follows: At the end insert the following: The Appropriations Committee is requested to study the impact of any delay in providing funding to educators across the country.
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