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 176, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $100,000) (increased by $100,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 473, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Rhode Island.
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