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Sheila Jackson Lee: I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as…

On the recordSeptember 25, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 31, beginning on line 4, strike ``subsection (p)'' and insert ``subsections (q) and (r)''. Page 31, line 17, insert after ``141).'' the following: ``(r) Exception for Certain Projects.--This subchapter does not apply in the case of any project that could be a potential target for a terrorist attack or that involves chemical facilities and other critical infrastructure.''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 420, 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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Sep 25, 2015

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