Mr. Speaker, I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Pressley), and I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 16, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 8, line 21, strike the period at the end and insert ``; and''. Page 8, after line 21, insert the following: (H) other relevant information, which may include recommendations, if any, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the grant program under this section, and to address barriers faced by individuals receiving reentry services from community reentry centers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1499, the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania.
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