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Blake Farenthold: I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. __. INITIATING WORK ON SEPARABLE ELEMENTS. With respect to a water resources development project that has received construction funds in the previous 6-year period, for purposes of initiating work on a separable element of the project-- (1) no new start or new investment decision shall be required; and (2) the work shall be treated as ongoing work. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 897, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Farenthold) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Blake Farenthold
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Sep 28, 2016

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