Congress 110 - HR 700 - Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007

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Authorization Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency Federal aid to water pollution control Federal aid to water resources development Government Operations and Politics Infrastructure Waste water treatment Water conservation Water Resources Development Water supply

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Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for the pilot program for alternative water source projects. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in making grants under the program, to consider whether a project is located in an area which is served by a public water system serving 10,000 individuals or fewer.

Prohibits the funds authorized by this Act from being used to lobby governmental entities or officers or to pay for expenses related to memberships in organizations or associations.

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Mar 9, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 8, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2007

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 368 - 59 (Roll no. 130).
Mar 8, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 368 - 59 (Roll no. 130).
Mar 8, 2007

On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 427 - 0 (Roll no. 129).
Mar 8, 2007

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2329)
Mar 8, 2007

Mr. Price (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H2328-2329; text: CR H2328)
Mar 8, 2007

The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mar 8, 2007

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2328)
Mar 8, 2007

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 700.
Mar 8, 2007

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Mar 8, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Conaway amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 8, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 8, 2007

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Mar 8, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 8, 2007

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 8, 2007

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 700.
Mar 8, 2007

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 8, 2007

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 215 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 8, 2007

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 700 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 considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Mar 8, 2007

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 215. (consideration: CR H2321-2330)
Mar 8, 2007

Rule H. Res. 215 passed House.
Mar 6, 2007

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 215 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 700 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 considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Feb 16, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Feb 16, 2007

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-15.
Feb 7, 2007

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 7, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 31, 2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jan 31, 2007

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 31, 2007

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 30, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 29, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 29, 2007

Introduced in House

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