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On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
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 division E (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to enter into contracts in fiscal year 2018 with privatized immigration detention facilities. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 500, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Democratic · Texas
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