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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-03-05

PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 537

Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
DRI-2 · Representative
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On Wed Mar 04, Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2) delivered a floor speech titled "PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 537" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered housing. It referenced legislation: HR537.

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PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 537

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 537 Mr. MAGAZINER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 537, INCREASE Housing Affordability Act, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill of New Jersey, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Rhode Island? There was no objection. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR537, HR537
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