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Bobby Scott: “I think we understand that now we need a Federal law to determine how schools will handle recess and Halloween or…”

On the recordMarch 23, 2023
I think we understand that now we need a Federal law to determine how schools will handle recess and Halloween or Valentine's Day parties. We need a Federal law to tell them how to handle it. I don't think so. I hope we oppose the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. McCormick). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
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Mar 23, 2023

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