Sheila Jackson Lee: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2015

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 the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 7. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly transmit to Congress a report analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil exports will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 466, 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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Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic · Texas

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Oct 9, 2015

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