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Sheila Jackson Lee: I thank the gentleman very much. With that, Mr. Chairman, let me thank the members of this committee. As I indicated…

On the recordJuly 14, 2014
I thank the gentleman very much. With that, Mr. Chairman, let me thank the members of this committee. As I indicated, this will be a good amendment to help the people of this great Nation continue their restoration of wealth and economic development. I ask for support of the Jackson Lee amendment. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Internal Revenue Service taxpayer services For necessary expenses of the Internal Revenue Service to provide taxpayer services, including pre-filing assistance and education, filing and account services, taxpayer advocacy services, the operating expenses of the Taxpayer Advocate Service, and other services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, at such rates as may be determined by the Commissioner, $2,130,000,000, of which not less than $5,600,000 shall be for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program, of which not less than $10,000,000 shall be available for low-income taxpayer clinic grants, and of which not less than $12,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2016, shall be available for a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grants program for tax return preparation assistance. Amendment Offered by Mr. Roskam
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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Jul 14, 2014

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