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On the recordNovember 17, 2016
Mr. Chair, I offer amendment Nos. 4 and 5 printed in part B of House Report 114-818. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments. The text of the amendments is as follows: Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia Page 3, line 12, insert ``(A)'' before ``In applying''. Page 3, line 14, insert after ``one or more such rules'' the following: ``(other than an excepted rule)''. Page 3, line 16, insert after ``President's term.'' the following: (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term ``excepted rule'' means a rule that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines would have benefits that exceed its cost. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia Page 3, line 12, insert ``(A)'' before ``In applying''. Page 3, line 14, insert after ``one or more such rules'' the following: ``(other than an excepted rule)''. Page 3, line 16, insert after ``President's term.'' the following: (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term ``excepted rule'' means a rule that addresses the harmful effects of climate change. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 921, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Virginia.
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Gerry Connolly
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