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H.Amdt. 337House113th Congress (2013-2015)

An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 113-158 to clarify that states that opt out of receiving funds, or are not awarded funds, under this Act are not required to carry out any of the requirements of the programs under this Act. The amendment also clarifies that states are not required to participate in any program under this Act.

What it does: Adds SEC. 5530. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING STATE PARTICIPATION on page 475, line 19
Sponsored by Scott GarrettRep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ)
Submitted July 18, 2013

What it changes

1 change to H.R. 5

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  1. Adds SEC. 5530. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING STATE PARTICIPATION on page 475, line 19

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    Inserted: SEC. 5530. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING STATE PARTICIPATION.

    Inserted: 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.

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    Page 475, after line 19, insert the following new section:

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As printed

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.”.

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House amendment offered

July 18, 2013

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House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Garrett.(consideration: CR H4720; text: CR H4720)

July 18, 2013 • 6:53 PM

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Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Garrett. (consideration: CR H4720; text: CR H4720)

July 18, 2013 • 6:53 PM

Floor

By unanimous consent, the Garrett amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4720)

July 18, 2013 • 6:55 PM