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“At this point in time, I would just like to note, in this Chamber you have a gentleman from California and a gentleman from New York standing together to highlight the game- changing economic impact of the development of this natural resource. I believe this amendment will clearly articulate how this goes to create a manufacturing rebirth, a job renaissance here in America. I join with him in this amendment, and I urge all my colleagues to support the Reed-Costa amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member claim time in opposition? If not, the question is on the amendment, as modified, offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Reed). The amendment, as modified, was agreed to. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. DeFazio The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in part B of House Report 113-271. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. _01. REQUIREMENT TO OFFER FOR SALE ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES. The Secretary of the Interior shall require that all gas produced under a lease issued pursuant to authorities granted by this Act shall be offered for sale only in the United States. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 419, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr.…”