Sheila Jackson Lee: “I have amendment No. 4 at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016

I have amendment No. 4 at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 11, insert after ``settlement agreement'' the following: ``(other than an excepted settlement agreement)''. Page 4, strike line 1, and insert the following: (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``excepted settlement agreement'' means a settlement agreement that resolves a civil action or potential civil action in relation to sexual harassment, violence, or discrimination in the workplace. (2) The term ``settlement agreement'' The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 843, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas.

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Sep 7, 2016

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