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

On the recordDecember 13, 2017
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 6, line 3, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 6, after line 3, insert the following new paragraph (and redesignate the subsequent paragraph accordingly): (7) an assessment of the impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic sanctions programs against Iran; and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 658, 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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Dec 13, 2017

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