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On the recordJune 5, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. For an additional amount for ``Department of Energy--Energy Programs--Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy'', as authorized by sections 131(c)(4), 131(d)(4), 135(j), 207(c), 229(d), 244(f), 246(d), 321(g)(2), 422(f), 439(e), 452(f)(1)(E), 495(d), 625(e), 641(p), 652(d), 655(k), 656(j), 703(b), 705(b)(4), 803(c), 805(e)(6), 807(c)(2), and 1303(c) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, sections 712(c) and 1008(f)(7)(A) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and section 399A(i) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, there is appropriated, and the amount otherwise made available for ``Atomic Energy Defense Activities--National Nuclear Security Administration--Weapons Activities'' is hereby reduced by, $10,000,000. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, 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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