Madam Chairwoman, 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 subtitle E of title X, insert the following: SEC. 10__. PROHIBITION ON USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES TO HOUSE OR DETAIN UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN. (a) Prohibition.--No Department of Defense facility may be used to house or detain unaccompanied alien children. (b) Unaccompanied Alien Children Defined.--The term ``unaccompanied alien children'' has the meaning given such term in section 462 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279)). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 476, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Garcia) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas.
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