H.Amdt. 267House109th Congress (2005-2007)

An amendment to add a new section urging the President and Secretary of State to continue to express concern to the Government of Mexico over the abductions and murders of more than 370 young women since 1993 in the Mexican cities of Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua.

What it does: Adds Sec. 407. Congress-- on page 75, line 22
Submitted June 15, 2005

What it changes

1 change to H.R. 2862

Adds a section
  1. Adds Sec. 407. Congress-- on page 75, line 22

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    Inserted: Sec. 407. Congress--

    Inserted: (1) urges the President and Secretary of State to incorporate the investigative and preventative efforts of the Government of Mexico in the bilateral agenda between the Governments of Mexico and the United States and to continue to express concern to the Government of Mexico over the abductions and murders of more than 370 young women since 1993 in the Mexican cities of Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua; and

    Inserted: (2) supports efforts to identify unknown victims through forensic analysis, including DNA testing, conducted by independent, impartial experts who are sensitive to the special needs and concerns of the victims' families, as well as efforts to make these services available to any families who have doubts about the results of prior forensic testing.

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    Page 75, after line 22, insert the following new section:

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As printed

Page 75, after line 22, insert the following new section:

Sec. 407. Congress--

(1) urges the President and Secretary of State to incorporate the investigative and preventative efforts of the Government of Mexico in the bilateral agenda between the Governments of Mexico and the United States and to continue to express concern to the Government of Mexico over the abductions and murders of more than 370 young women since 1993 in the Mexican cities of Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua; and

(2) supports efforts to identify unknown victims through forensic analysis, including DNA testing, conducted by independent, impartial experts who are sensitive to the special needs and concerns of the victims' families, as well as efforts to make these services available to any families who have doubts about the results of prior forensic testing.

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House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Reyes.(consideration: CR H4509-4512; text: CR H4508)

June 15, 2005 • 11:53 AM

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Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Reyes. (consideration: CR H4509-4512; text: CR H4508)

June 15, 2005 • 11:53 AM

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Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Reyes amendment (A020). Mr. Wolf stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR H4509)

June 15, 2005 • 11:57 AM