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On the recordMarch 27, 2023
I support this amendment. It would sunset the legislation after 2 years and would give Congress and the executive branch more flexibility should circumstances on the ground change in the years to come.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks advocates for a sunset provision in legislation for flexibility.

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