Grace Meng: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2016

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 59, line 10, strike ``officer'' and insert ``officers''. Page 59, beginning at line 16, strike ``officer'' and insert ``officers''. Page 59, line 20, strike ``one''. Page 59, line 21, strike ``officer'' and insert ``officers''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 619, the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Meng) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York.

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Grace Meng

Democratic · New York

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Feb 26, 2016

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