Amend CSHB 4 by adding new language to be inserted on page 1, line 19 as follows between the "0001" and ";":

". Notwithstanding any other provision, no appropriation shall be expended by the Office of the Attorney General for litigation of any voting right matter seeking judicial preclearance in the United States District Court of the District of Columbia as provided by 42 U.S.C. 1973;