Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

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Bill Number

HR 2641

Introduced

Jun 11, 2007

Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

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Agriculture and Food Alaska Alternative energy sources Appalachia Appalachian Regional Commission Appropriations Aquatic ecology Armed Forces and National Security Arms control Army Army Corps of Engineers California Central Valley Reclamation Project (California) Civil engineering Coal Coastal zone Colleges Commerce Competition Competitive bidding Conferences Congress Dams Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of the Interior Disaster relief Drainage Dredging Economics and Public Finance Ecosystem management Education Electric power distribution Electric power production Electric power transmission Emergency Management Employee health benefits Energy Energy efficiency Energy research Energy storage Environmental Protection Estuaries Everglades Federal aid to water resources development Federal employees Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federally-guaranteed loans Flood control Florida Government and business Government contractors Government downsizing Government lending Government Operations and Politics Government procurement Government publicity Government travel Government trust funds Harbors Hazardous wastes Health Heating Higher education Hurricanes Hydrogen Independent regulatory commissions Infrastructure Inspectors general International Affairs International control of nuclear power Irrigation Labor and Employment Laboratories Lighting Lobbying Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Mississippi River Natural gas Navigation Nevada New Jersey Nuclear energy Nuclear facilities Nuclear fuels Nuclear nonproliferation Nuclear reactors Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear research Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Nuclear weapons Oil shales Petroleum reserves Power marketing administrations Privatization Public Lands and Natural Resources Radioactive wastes Reprogramming of appropriated funds Rescission of appropriated funds Research and development Reservoirs Restoration ecology Rivers Salaries Science, Technology, Communications Ships State laws Strategic materials Technological innovations Transportation and Public Works Travel costs Uranium Water pollution control Water quality Water Resources Development Wetlands

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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY 2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of contamination from sites resulting from work performed as part of the early atomic energy program; (6) flood control, hurricane, and natural disasters emergency operations; (7) general administration and related civil works functions in the headquarters of the Corps; and (8) the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).

(Sec. 101) Sets forth limitations upon reprogramming of funds and certain continuing contracts.

(Sec. 103) Prohibits expenditure of funds under this Act for operation and maritime maintenance of the hopper dredge McFarland.

(Sec. 104) Instructs the Secretary of the Army to reduce by 35% the full-time employees at the Sacramento District Regulatory Division office of the Corps of Engineers.

(Sec. 105) Prohibits the use of funds to conduct a public-private competition or direct conversion under the OMB Circular A-76 or any other administrative regulation, directive, or policy for any Corps of Engineers program, project or activity.

Title II: Department of the Interior - Makes FY2008 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project Completion Account; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation; (3) management, development, and restoration of water and related natural resources; (4) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund; (5) California Bay-Delta restoration; and (6) policy and administration in the Office of the Commissioner, the Denver office, and offices in the five regions of the Bureau of Reclamation.

(Sec. 201) Prohibits the use of funds to determine the final point of discharge for the interceptor drain for the San Luis Unit until development by the Secretary of the Interior and the state of California of a plan, conforming to California water quality standards, to minimize any detrimental effect of the San Luis drainage waters.

Declares that the costs of the Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program and the San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program shall be classified as reimbursable or nonreimbursable and collected until fully repaid. Makes any future US obligations relating to drainage for that Unit fully reimbursable by Unit beneficiaries.

Title III: Department of Energy - Makes FY2008 appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for expenses related to: (1) energy efficiency and renewable energy; (2) electricity delivery and energy reliability; and (3) nuclear energy.

Rescinds specified amounts previously designated for clean coal technology.

Makes FY2008 appropriations for: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activities, (3) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; (4) the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve; (5) the Energy Information Administration; (6) non-defense environmental cleanup; (7) the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; (8) science activities; and (9) nuclear waste disposal, including specified funds designated for the state of Nevada.

Makes FY2008 appropriations for: (1) DOE expenses for Environment, Safety, and Health activities; (2) the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee program; (3) salaries and expenses for departmental administration; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) atomic energy defense weapons activities (designating certain amounts for nuclear weapons dismantlement, including the Pit Disassembly and Conversion Facility Project, Savannah River Site, South Carolina); (6) defense nuclear nonproliferation activities; (7) naval reactors; (8) the Office of the Administrator in the National Nuclear Security Administration; (9) atomic energy defense environmental cleanup; (10) plant and capital equipment necessary for atomic energy defense, other defense, and classified activities; and (11) nuclear waste disposal activities.

Approves specified expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund for official reception and representation expenses. Prohibits new direct loan obligations from being made during FY2008.

Makes FY2008 appropriations for operation and maintenance of: (1) the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western Area Power Administrations; (2) the Falcon and Amistad Dams; and (3) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

(Sec. 301) Prohibits the use of funds to award any other management and operating contract, or a significant extension or expansion to an existing management and operating contract, unless such contract is awarded using competitive procedures, or the Secretary of Energy grants a waiver (on a case-by-case basis) to allow for such a deviation. Prohibits the Secretary from delegating such waiver authority.

(Sec. 302) Prohibits the use of appropriations to prepare or initiate requests for proposals for unfunded programs.

(Sec. 304) Prohibits the use of Bonneville Power Administration funds to enter into any agreement to perform energy efficiency services outside the legally defined Bonneville service territory, with the exception of services provided internationally, including services provided on a reimbursable basis, unless the Administrator certifies in advance that such services are not available from private sector businesses.

(Sec. 305) Requires DOE: (1) when it makes a user facility available to universities or other potential users, or seeks their input on significant user facility characteristics or equipment, to ensure broad public notice of such availability or input need; and (2) employ full and open competition in selecting a university or other potential user as a formal partner in the establishment or operation of a user facility.

(Sec. 306) Deems any funds appropriated by this or any other Act, or made available by the transfer of funds in this Act, for intelligence activities to be specifically authorized by Congress for purposes of the National Security Act of 1947 during FY2008, until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2008.

(Sec. 307) Authorizes the use of specified funds by: (1) government-owned, contractor-operator operated laboratories for laboratory-directed research and development; and (2) the plant manager of a covered nuclear weapons production plant or the manager of the Nevada Site Office for plant or site-directed research and development.

(Sec. 308) Prohibits implementation of a specified DOE Order modifying contractor employee pension and medical benefits policy.

(Sec. 309) Makes specified funds available until expended for the US contribution to create a low-enriched uranium stockpile for an International Nuclear Fuel Bank supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means under the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Title IV: Independent Agencies - Makes FY2008 appropriations to: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Delta Regional Authority; (4) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (5) the Office of Inspector General; (6) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and (7) Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.

Title V: General Provisions - (Sec. 501) Prohibits the use of funds appropriated by this Act to influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.

(Sec. 502) Prohibits the transfer of funds made available by this Act to any federal department, agency, or instrumentality, except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act.

(Sec. 503) Designates certain funds for hydrogen technologies.

(Sec. 504) Prohibits use of funds made available in this Act: (1) to purchase light bulbs without an "ENERGY STAR" designation; (2) to administer the "Yucca Mountain Youth Zone" website; (3) to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than 50 employees from a federal department or agency at any single conference occurring outside the United States; or (4) for the Green Maintenance Building in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Actions

Jul 18, 2007

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Jul 17, 2007

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 641).
Jul 17, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 17, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 641).
Jul 17, 2007

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 17, 2007

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7897)
Jul 17, 2007

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2641.
Jul 17, 2007

On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 17, 2007

Mr. Visclosky moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Jul 17, 2007

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jul 17, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jul 17, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment.
Jul 17, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jul 17, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling amendment.
Jul 17, 2007

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 17, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7878-7898)
Jul 17, 2007

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2641 as unfinished business.
Jul 17, 2007

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 17, 2007

Mr. Visclosky moved that the Committee rise.
Jul 17, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Flake amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jul 17, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Jul 17, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothman amendment.
Jul 17, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7873-7874, H7874-7878)
Jul 17, 2007

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Visclosky asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2641 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 481, no further amendment to the bill will be in order except those provided on a list at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2007

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Appropriations, H. Rept. 110-185, Part II.
Jun 20, 2007

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2641 as unfinished business.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hinchey amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson of South Carolina amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Wilson of South Carolina amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price of Georgia amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price of Georgia demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Price(GA) amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett(NJ) amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shadegg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Shadegg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shadegg amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Berkley amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harman amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Wynn amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop(NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop(NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy(CT) amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (NM) amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Musgrave amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Musgrave demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Musgrave amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schmidt amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neugebauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Neugebauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Udall(NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hobson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Space amendment.
Jun 20, 2007

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 20, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6757-6794)
Jun 19, 2007

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2641 as unfinished business.
Jun 19, 2007

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 19, 2007

Mr. Olver moved that the Committee rise.
Jun 19, 2007

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tauscher amendment.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Upton amendment.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Porter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Porter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment.
Jun 19, 2007

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 19, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6709-6710, H6710-6715, H6715-6721)
Jun 19, 2007

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Visclosky asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2641 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 481, no further amendment to the bill will be in order except those provided on a list at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 19, 2007

Mr. Visclosky moved that the Committee rise.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kline amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schmidt amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lamborn amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hensarling amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
Jun 19, 2007

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a messsage from the President.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Westmoreland amendment No.25 under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6686-6695, H6695-6709)
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Westmoreland amendment No.24 under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Westmoreland amendment No.26 under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 19, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Westmoreland amendment under the five-minute rule.
Jun 19, 2007

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2641.
Jun 19, 2007

The Speaker designated the Honorable Artur Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 19, 2007

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 481 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 19, 2007

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2641 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 19, 2007

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 481. (consideration: CR H6669-6686; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H6678, H6679, H6681, H6684, H6689-6690, H6692; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H6695-6696, H6698, H6701; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H6701, H6703, H6706, H6710-6711, H6712, CR 6/20/2007 H6757, H6759, H6759-6760, H6762-6763; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR 6/20/2007 H6763, H6764, H6765; text of Title V as reported in House: CR 6/20/2007 H6765)
Jun 19, 2007

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Visclosky asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of H.R. 2641 pursuant to House Resolution 481, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule 18.
Jun 19, 2007

Rule H. Res. 481 passed House.
Jun 13, 2007

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 481 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2641 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 11, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
Jun 11, 2007

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-185, by Mr. Visclosky.
Jun 11, 2007

Introduced in House

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