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Michael Burgess: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordMay 22, 2019
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 27, line 5, strike ``; and'' and insert a period. Page 27, strike line 6 and all that follows through page 28, line 13. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 389, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas
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May 22, 2019

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