An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 108-466 to provide that any lawsuit challenging the Speaker's announcement that more than 100 vacancies exist must be filed with 7 days of the announcement. The amendment also permits any citizen of the district and any political party in the state to intervene in support of or opposition to the challenge.

In section 26(b)(4)(C)(i) of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as proposed to be added by the bill, strike “2 days” and insert “7 days”.

In section 26(b)(4)(C)(iii) of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as proposed to be added by the bill, insert after “the action” the following: “(taking into account an opportunity for an expedited appeal of the initial decision)”.

In section 26(b)(4)(C)(iv) of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as proposed to be added by the bill, insert after “vacant” the following: “any citizen of the district and any political party of the State”.