Thomas A. Garrett: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 475, after line 19, insert the following new section: ``SEC. 5530. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING STATE PARTICIPATION. ``Any State that opts out of receiving funds, or that has not been awarded funds, under one or more programs under this Act shall not be required to carry out any of the requirements of such program or programs, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to require a State to participate in any program under this Act.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Garrett) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey.”