Amendment clarifies that nothing in the bill shall be construed to prohibit a local educational agency from using sustainable, domestic hardwood lumber for public school modernization, renovation, repairs or construction.

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Amendment Number
126
Description
Amendment clarifies that nothing in the bill shall be construed to prohibit a local educational agency from using sustainable, domestic hardwood lumber for public school modernization, renovation, repairs or construction.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-106 to amend section 309 (green schools) to provide that nothing in the bill shall be construed to prohibit a local educational agency from using sustainable, domestic hardwood lumber for public school modernization, renovation, repairs, or construction. It also would amend section 310 (reporting) to require agencies receiving grant funds under the bill to disclose whether any flooring installed was from renewable sources.
Congress
111
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 13, 2009
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Ellsworth amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 7 (Roll no. 251).
Latest Action Time
15:24:46
Submitted Date
May 13, 2009
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Apr 19, 2021
Amendment 126 — Informed