US HB4745 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on June 12 2014 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-06-12 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

- Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 401) Prohibits the use of funds for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise compensate, nonfederal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. (Sec. 404) Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this Act for any employee training that meets specified negative criteria. Declares that nothing in this prohibition shall prohibit, restrict, or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties. (Sec. 407) Prohibits the use of funds to support any federal, state, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use. (Sec. 408) Requires all federal agencies and departments funded by this Act to report by July 30, 2015, to the congressional appropriations committees on all sole source contracts. (Sec. 409) Prohibits the transfer of duns made available in this Act to any federal department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or any other appropriations Act. (Sec. 410) Prohibits payment of the salary from any appropriation under this Act for any person filling a position (other than temporary) formerly held by an employee who has: (1) left to enter the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service; (3) within 90 days after release from such service, or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for up to one year, applied for restoration to his former position; and (4) been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position, but not been restored to it. (Sec. 411) Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act by an entity unless the entity agrees to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 412) Prohibits the availability of funds to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the Buy American Act. (Sec. 413) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of specified federal regulations. (Sec. 414) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has: (1) considered suspension or debarment of the corporation, and (2) made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect government interests. (Sec. 415) Makes the same prohibition as in Sec. 414 with respect to any corporation with any unpaid federal tax liability that is not being paid in a timely manner, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and determined that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the government. (Sec. 416) Declares that the amount by which the applicable allocation of new budget authority made by the House Committee on Appropriations exceeds the amount of proposed new budget authority is $0. (Sec. 417) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to require or carry out the relocation of any asset management positions of the HUD Office of Multifamily Housing in existence as of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 418) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act in contravention of the 5th or 14th Amendment to the Constitution or title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Sec. 419) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to approve a new foreign air carrier permit, or an application for exemption from a permit, for an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the U.S.-E.U.-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, where approval would contravene U.S. law or the Agreement. (Sec. 420) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for FTA Transit Formula Grants in contravention of fixed guideway capital investment grant requirements. (Sec. 421) Prohibits the use of funds made available by title II of this Act to repay any loan made, guaranteed, or insured by HUD. (Sec. 422) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to contract with any offeror, or any of its principals, if the offeror certifies that within the three years preceding the offer the offeror or any of its principals: has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for fraud or a criminal offense in connection with a federal, state, or local government contract or subcontract, violation of federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers, or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property; are presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of these offenses; or has been notified of any delinquent federal taxes exceeding $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied. (Sec. 423) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to develop or implement any rule to modify the citizenship criteria applied to determine whether a person is eligible to be an operator (including a ship manager or agent) of a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Sec. 424. Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to administer the NHTSA National Roadside Survey. (Sec. 425) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to develop, issue, or implement regulations that increase levels of minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers or property as in effect on January 1, 2014, under specified federal regulations. (Sec. 426) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to implement, administer, or enforce the proposed HUD rule entitled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing." (Sec. 427) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to acquire a camera for the purpose of collecting or storing vehicle license plate numbers. (Sec. 428) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for the Housing Trust Fund. (Sec. 429) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to contract with any person whose disclosures of a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, with a disposition listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, refer to the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Sec. 430) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city with respect to community development grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. (Sec. 431) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to make incentive payments to contractors for contracts that are behind schedule or over a specified contract amount. (Sec. 432) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to promulgate, implement, or enforce any regulations that would require Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking or event data recorders in light-duty noncommercial passenger motor vehicles. (Sec. 433) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to provide mortgage insurance for any mortgage on a 1- to 4-family dwelling to be used as the principal residence of a mortgagor who provides only an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for identification. (Sec. 434) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to contract with any incorporated entity whose sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that the entity is incorporated or chartered in Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, if the sealed bid or competitive proposal also shows that the entity was previously incorporated in the United States. (Sec. 435) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act in contravention of Amtrak's general authority. (Sec. 436) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to support Amtrak's route with the highest loss, measured by contributions/(Loss) per Rider, as based on the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Fiscal Years 2013-2017 Five Year Plan from May 2013. (Sec. 437) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act by the Secretary or the FTA to implement, administer, or enforce, for construction hiring purposes, the federal regulation requiring grantees and subgrantees to conduct procurements in a manner that prohibits the use of statutorily or administratively imposed in-state or local geographical preferences in the evaluation of bids or proposals, except where applicable federal statutes expressly mandate or encourage geographic preference. (Sec. 438) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum: Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011. Sec. 439. Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for high-speed rail in California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. (Sec. 440) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to implement, administer, or enforce a certain regulation authorizing the Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Public and Indian Housing to approve the request of a local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to raise the payment standard of "section 8" rental assistance Housing Choice Vouchers, for the total area of a county, PHA jurisdiction, or place, above 120% of the published fair market rental amount.

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Title

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsors

Rep. Tom Latham [R-IA]

Roll Calls

2014-06-10 - House - On Passage (Y: 229 N: 192 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 195 N: 227 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 167 N: 254 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 167 N: 250 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 208 N: 212 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 181 N: 240 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 190 N: 232 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 210 N: 209 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 159 N: 260 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 227 N: 186 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 255 N: 171 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 219 N: 207 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 177 N: 249 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 214 N: 212 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 188 N: 237 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 130 N: 295 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 143 N: 283 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 134 N: 288 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 114 N: 311 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 205 N: 221 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-10 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 160 N: 266 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-09 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 127 N: 279 NV: 25 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2014-06-09 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 154 N: 248 NV: 29 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-06-12SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
2014-06-10HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2014-06-10HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 192 (Roll no. 297).
2014-06-10HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 227 (Roll no. 296).
2014-06-10HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5238)
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to increase funds for The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety enforcement programs by $5,000,000 and decrease funds for the Federal Transit Administration's administrative expenses by the same amount.
2014-06-10HouseMs. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H5237-5239; text: CR H5237)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.839 On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment (A062) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254 (Roll no. 295).
2014-06-10HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.839 Mr. Connolly demanded a separate vote on the Gingrey (GA) amendment (A062).
2014-06-10HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2014-06-10HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4745.
2014-06-10HouseOn motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseMr. Latham moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.844 On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A067) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 250 (Roll no. 294).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.832 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment (A055) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 212 (Roll no. 293).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.831 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A054) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 240 (Roll no. 292).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.830 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A053) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 291).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.827 On agreeing to the Schock amendment (A050) Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 209 (Roll no. 290).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.824 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A047) Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 260 (Roll no. 289).
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.823 On agreeing to the Denham amendment (A046) Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 186 (Roll no. 288).
2014-06-10HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that, pursuant to clause 6 of Rule XVIII, the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.845 On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A068) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.845 Amendment (A068) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H5231; text: CR H5231)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum--Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED 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 a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.844 Amendment (A067) offered by Mr. Sessions. (consideration: CR H5230-5231, H5236; text: CR H5230)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to support any Amtrak route whose costs exceed 2 times its revenues, as based on the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Fiscal Years 2013-2017 Five Year Plan from May 2013.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.843 On agreeing to the Bass amendment (A066) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.843 Amendment (A066) offered by Ms. Bass. (consideration: CR H5230; text: CR H5230)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary or the Federal Transit Administration to implement, administer, or enforce section 18.36(c)(2) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, for construction hiring purposes.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.842 On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A065) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.842 Amendment (A065) offered by Mr. Sessions. (consideration: CR H5229-5230, H5236; text: CR H5230)Amendment prohibits use of funds for Amtrak's Sunset Limited line.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.841 On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment (A064) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.841 Amendment (A064) offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA). (consideration: CR H5228-5229; text: CR H5228)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to subsidize Amtrak Food and Beverage Service.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.840 On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment (A063) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.840 Amendment (A063) offered by Ms. DeLauro. (consideration: CR H5227-5228; text: CR H5227)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into any contract with an incorporated entity if such entity's sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that such entity is incorporated or chartered in Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, and such entity's sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that such entity was previously incorporated in the United States.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.839 On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment (A062) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment No. 29 under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.839 Amendment (A062) offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA). (consideration: CR H5226-5227, H5237; text: CR H5226)Amendment prohibits use of funds to pay a Federal employee for any period of time during which such an employee is using official time.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.838 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Conyers amendment (A061). Mr. Latham stated that the Conyers amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Conyers amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.838 Amendment (A061) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H5225-5226; text: CR H5225-5226)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to pay any FHA mortgage insurance claim or in connection with the sale of any mortgage insured by the FHA before compliance with existing FHA loss mitigation requirements, documentation of such compliance by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and provision of such documentation to the mortgagor.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.837 On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment (A060) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment No. 28 under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.837 Amendment (A060) offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA). (consideration: CR H5225; text: CR H5225)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide mortgage insurance under title II of the National Housing Act for any mortgage on a 1 to 4 family dwelling to be used as the principal residence of a mortgagor who provides only an individual taxpayer identification number for identification.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.836 By unanimous consent, the Ellison amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5225)
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.836 Amendment (A059) offered by Mr. Ellison. (consideration: CR H5224-5225; text: CR H5224)An amendment to insert a new section providing funding for affordable rental housing for extremely low-income families by improving targeting of mortgage interest deductions.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.835 On agreeing to the Yoho amendment (A058) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Yoho amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.835 Amendment (A058) offered by Mr. Yoho. (consideration: CR H5223; text: CR H5223)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to promulgate, implement, or enforce any regulations that would mandate GPS tracking or event data recorders in light-duty noncommercial passenger motor vehicles.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.834 By unanimous consent, the Titus amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5223)
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Titus amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.834 Amendment (A057) offered by Ms. Titus. (consideration: CR H5223; text: CR H5223)An amendment to prohibit use of funds to issue rules or regulations to allow an individual on an aircraft to engage in voice communications using a mobile communications device during a flight of that aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation except for use by a member of the flight crew, flight attendant on duty on an aircraft, or Federal law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.833 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Cassidy amendment (A056). Mr. Latham stated that the Cassidy amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.833 Amendment (A056) offered by Mr. Cassidy. (consideration: CR H5222-5223; text: CR H5222)An amendment No. 23 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to promulgate or enforce rules, orders, or consent agreements or to fund approved projects under TIGER unless the Department implements the recommendations provided in a preliminary GAO report regarding TIGER grants.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.832 Amendment (A055) offered by Mr. Schiff. (consideration: CR H5221-5222, H5235-5236; text: CR H5221-5222)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 47524 of title 49, United States Code, or part 161 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with regard to noise or access restrictions or to enforce section 47107 of title 49, United States Code, with regard to access restriction on the operation of aircraft by the operator of Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.831 Amendment (A054) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H5221, H5234-5235; text: CR H5221)Amendment sought to reduce the amount made available for "Department of Housing and Urban Development-Management and Administration- Administrative Support Offices" by 4.2%.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.830 Amendment (A053) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H5220-5221, H5234; text: CR H5220)Amendment sought to reduce the amount made available for "Department of Housing and Urban Development-Management and Administration-Executive Offices" by $2 million.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.829 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A052) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.829 Amendment (A052) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5220; text: CR H5220)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to make incentive payments pursuant to 48 CFR 16.4 to contractors for contracts that are behind schedule under the terms of the contract as prescribed by 48 CFR 52.211 or over the contract amount indicated in Standard Form 33, box 20.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.828 On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A051) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.828 Amendment (A051) offered by Mr. Higgins. (consideration: CR H5219; text: CR H5219)Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city (as defined in section 102 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974) with respect to grants under section 106 of such Act.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schock amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.827 Amendment (A050) offered by Mr. Schock. (consideration: CR H5219, H5233-5234; text: CR H5219)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by HUD for super vouchers.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.826 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A049) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grijalva amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.826 Amendment (A049) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H5219; text: CR H5219)Amendment prohibits the use of funds for Federal contracts with those who violate the Fair Labor Standards Act.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.825 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment (A048). Mr. Latham stated that the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.825 Amendment (A048) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H5217-5218; text: CR H5217-5218)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of "Buy American Preferences".
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.824 Amendment (A047) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H5216-5217, H5232-5233; text: CR H5216)Amendment sought to reduce each amount made available by the bill by 1%.
2014-06-10HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Denham amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Denham demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Denham amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.823 Amendment (A046) offered by Mr. Denham. (consideration: CR H5214-5216; H5232; text: CR H5214)Amendment to prohibit the use of the funds for high-speed rail in the State of California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.822 On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A045) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.822 Amendment (A045) offered by Mr. Royce. (consideration: CR H5212-5214; text: CR H5212)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to pay housing advocacy groups through the Housing Trust Fund.
2014-06-10HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2014-06-10HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5212-5239)
2014-06-10HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4745 as unfinished business.
2014-06-10HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-10HouseMr. Latham moved that the committee rise.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.815 On agreeing to the Fleming amendment (A038) Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 - 171 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5210-5211)
2014-06-10HouseANNOUNCEMENT - Majority Leader Cantor was recognized to announce to the House that a unanimous consent request to re-vote the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4810 would be forthcoming.
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.813 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A036) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 207 (Roll no. 285). (consideration: CR H5210)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.812 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A035) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 249 (Roll no. 284). (consideration: CR H5209-5210)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.806 On agreeing to the Daines amendment (A029) Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 283). (consideration: CR H5208-5209)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.804 On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 237 (Roll no. 282). (consideration: CR H5208)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.801 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 130 - 295 (Roll no. 281). (consideration: CR H5207-5208)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.796 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 283 (Roll no. 280). (consideration: CR H5206-5207)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.793 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 288 (Roll no. 279). (consideration: CR H5206)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.791 On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 311 (Roll no. 278). (consideration: CR H5205-5206)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.790 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 221 (Roll no. 277). (consideration: CR H5204-5205)
2014-06-10HouseH.AMDT.789 On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 266 (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H5204)
2014-06-10HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that, pursuant to clause 6 of Rule XVIII, the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2014-06-10HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2014-06-10HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5203-5211)
2014-06-09HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4745 as unfinished business.
2014-06-09HouseOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseMr. Latham moved that the Committee rise.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.820 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Grayson amendment (A043). Mr. Latham stated that the Grayson amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.820 Amendment (A043) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5183-5184; text: CR H5183)An amendment to prohibit use of funds to provide a per-passenger subsidy in excess of $250 under the Essential Air Service program.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.819 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A042) Failed by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.819 Amendment (A042) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5183; text: CR H5183)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to authorize, approve, or implement a toll on existing free lanes on any segment of Interstate 4 in the State of Florida.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.818 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment (A041). Mr. Latham stated that the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.818 Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H5182-5183; text: CR H5182)An amendment to add a new section prohibiting use of funds for a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.817 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Grayson amendment (A040). Mr. Latham stated that the Grayson amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.817 Amendment (A040) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5181-5182; text: CR H5181)An amendment to prohibit use of funds to make bonus awards to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.816 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment (A039). Mr Latham stated that the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.816 Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H5181; text: CR H5181)An amendment to prohibit use of funds for recapitalization of the Ready Reserve Force of the National Defense Reserve Fleet except in a manner consistent with chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (popularly referred to as the "Buy American Act").
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fleming amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fleming demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fleming amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.815 Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Fleming. (consideration: CR H5180-5181; text: CR H5180)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to acquire a camera for the purpose of collecting or storing vehicle license plate numbers.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.814 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.814 Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H5180; text: CR H5180)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to administer the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National Roadside Survey.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.813 Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H5178-5180; text: CR H5178)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitle "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing", published by HUD on July 19, 2013 in the Federal Register.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.821 On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.821 Amendment (A044) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H5178; text: CR H5178)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to develop or implement any rule to modify the criteria relating to citizenship that are applied in determining whether a person is eligible to be an operator (including a ship manager or gent) of a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.812 Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H5177-5178; text: CR H5177)Amendment sought to prohibit use of funds by HUD to retain any legal counsel who is not an employee of HUD or the Department of Justice.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.811 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.811 Amendment (A034) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5177; text: CR H5177)Amendment prohibits use of funds to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies that the offeror or any of its principals has been convicted of, or had a civil judgement rendered against it, for certain specified violations; are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity with, commission of any of the certain specified charges; or within a three year period preceding this offer, has been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.810 On agreeing to the DeSantis amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeSantis amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.810 Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. DeSantis. (consideration: CR H5177; text: CR H5177)Amendment to prohibit use of funds under title II to repay any loan made, guaranteed, or insured by HUD.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.809 By unanimous consent, the Lowenthal amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5177)
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lowenthal amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.809 Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Lowenthal. (consideration: CR H5176-5177; text: CR H5176-5177)An amendment to allow unobligated funds made available to a State in FY 2010 for the Interstate Maintenance Discretionary program under section 118(c) of title 23, U.S.C. as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act to be made available to the State upon request.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.808 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.808 Amendment (A031) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H5176; text: CR H5176)Amendment prohibits the use of funds in contravention of the Secretary's ability to make grants to State and local government authorities to assist in financing of capital and small start projects, including acquisition of real property.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.807 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.807 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. DeFazio. (consideration: CR H5175-5176; text: CR H5175)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to approve a new foreign air carrier permit or exemption application under U.S. law of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the U.S.-E.U.-Iceland-Nor ay Air Transport Agreement where such approval would contravene U.S. law or the Agreement.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Daines amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Daines amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.806 Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Daines. (consideration: CR H5174-5175; text: CR H5174)Amendment prohibits use of funds by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from moving forward with a rulemaking action which would increase the minimum financial liability insurance requirements for truck and bus companies during FY 2015.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.805 On agreeing to the Norton amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.805 Amendment (A028) offered by Ms. Norton. (consideration: CR H5174; text: CR H5174)Amendment to prohibit use of funds in contravention of the 5th or 14th Amendment to the Constitution or title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
2014-06-09HousePROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Hartzler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hartzler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hartzler amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.804 Amendment (A027) offered by Mrs. Hartzler. (consideration: CR H5173-5174; text: CR H5173)Amendment sought to prohibit use of funds for highway beautification.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.803 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Burgess amendment (A026). Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the Burgess amendment seek to change existing law and constitute legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.803 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR H5172-5173; text: CR H5172)An amendment to prohibit use of funds to authorize a person to operate an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system for the purpose, in whole or in part, of using the unmanned aircraft system as a weapon or to deliver a weapon against a person or property; or to manufacture, sell, or distribute an unmanned aircraft system, or a component thereof, for use in the national airspace system as a weapon or to deliver a weapon against a person or property.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.802 On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.802 Amendment (A025) offered by Ms. Waters. (consideration: CR H5171-5172; text: CR H5171)Amendment to prohibit use of funds to require the relocation, or to carry out any required location, of any asset management positions of the Office of Multifamily Housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in existence as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.801 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5169-5170; text: CR H5169)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Office of Inspector General by $1 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.800 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Himes amendment (A023). Mr. Latham stated that the Himes amendment proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Himes amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.800 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Himes. (consideration: CR H5168-5169; text: CR H5168)An amendment to insert a new section providing for establishment of a budget-neutral demonstration program for mulitfamily housing energy and water conservation.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.799 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.799 Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Grayson. (consideration: CR H5164-5165; text: CR H5164)Amendment increases funding for the Limited English Proficiency Initiative within HUD by $150,000.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.798 On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.798 Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. Lee (CA). (consideration: CR H5164; text: CR H5164)Amendment increases funding for Fair Housing Activities by $10 million and reduces funding for Information Technology by a similar amount.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.797 By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5164)
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.797 Amendment (A020) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H5163-5164; text: CR H5163)An amendment to increase funding for Policy Development and Research, Research and Technology, by $1 million and to reduce funding for Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General, by a similar amount.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.796 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5162-5163; text: CR H5162)Amendment sought to reduce funding for Rental Housing Assistance by $7 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.795 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Conyers amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.795 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H5161; text: CR H5161)Amendment increases funding for the National Homeless Data Analysis Project by $2 million.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.794 On agreeing to the Duffy amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Duffy amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.794 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Duffy. (consideration: CR H5160-5161; text: CR H5160)Amendment increases funding for Continuum of Care and Rural Housing Stability Assistance by $10 million.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.793 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5159-5160; text: CR H5159)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Community Development Fund by $20 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.792 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A015) Failed by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.792 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5159; text: CR H5159)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Community Development Fund by $200 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capito amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capito amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.791 Amendment (A014) offered by Mrs. Capito. (consideration: CR H5158-5159; text: CR H5158)Amendment sought to increase funding for the Community Development Block Grant by $100 million and to reduce funding for the Home Investment Partnerships Program by a similar amount.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.790 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H5157-5158; text: CR H5157)Amendment sought to increase funding for Community Planning and Development, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, by $29.1 million and to reduce funding for Information Technology by a similar amount.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.789 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Gohmert. (consideration: CR H5155-5156; text: CR H5155)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Public Housing Capital Fund by $7.1 million; to reduce funding for the Public Housing Operating Fund by $17.6 million and to apply the total savings of $24.7 million to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.786 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment (A009) Failed pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement
2014-06-09HouseVACATING DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE - Mr. Poe (TX) asked unanimous consent to withdraw his request for a recorded vote on his amendment to the end that the amendment stand rejected by the earlier voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.787 On agreeing to the Chabot amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 279 (Roll no. 274).
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.783 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 248 (Roll no. 273).
2014-06-09HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2014-06-09HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2014-06-09HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5149-5184)
2014-06-09HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4745 as unfinished business.
2014-06-09HouseOn motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseMr. Latham moved that the Committee now rise.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.788 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment (A011). Mr. Latham stated that provisions of the amendment proposes a net increase of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.788 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H5104-5105; text: CR H5104)An amendment to ensure public housing vouchers are renewed.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chabot amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.787 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Chabot. (consideration: CR H5104, H5149-5150; text: CR H5104)Amendment sought to reduce section 8 spending across-the-board by a total of $2,910,252,900 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.786 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Poe (TX). (consideration: CR H5098-5100, H5150; text: CR H5098)Amendment sought to strike section 165 from the bill. Section 165 prohibits the use of funds to be available for a light or heavy rail project in Houston, TX, if the route goes through Richmond or down Post Oak Boulevard. The demand for a recorded vote on this amendment was subsequently vacated. See page H5150 of the Congressional Record for June 9, 2014, for explanation.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.785 On agreeing to the Griffin (AR) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffin amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.785 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Griffin (AR). (consideration: CR H5097-5098; text: CR H5097)Amendment to transfer $500,000 from the adminstrative expenses account of the FTA to the operational account of PHMSA.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.784 On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.784 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Butterfield. (consideration: CR H5097; text: CR H5097)Amendment reduces the administrative expenses account of FTA and increases the technical assistance and training account by $2 million, restoring FTA training assistance to FY 2014 levels.
2014-06-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.783 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5096; text: CR H5096)Amendment sought to reduce funding for Amtrak by $34 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.782 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.782 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H5095-5096; text: CR H5095)Amendment sought to eliminate the $340 million in funding for Amtrak and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.781 By unanimous consent, the Duffy amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5094)
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Duffy amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.781 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Duffy. (consideration: CR H5093-5094; text: CR H5093-5094)An amendment to ensure that there be no limit or other prohibition for a vehicle transporting raw or unfinished forest product if such vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 98,000 pounds or less.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.780 On agreeing to the Walberg amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.780 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Walberg. (consideration: CR H5090-5091; text: CR H5090)Amendment strikes section 102 from the bill which allows the Secretary to engage in activities with the States and State legislators to consider proposals related to the reduction of motorcycle fatalities.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.779 On agreeing to the Farenthold amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farenthold amendment under the five-minute rule.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.779 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Farenthold. (consideration: CR H5089; text: CR H5089)Amendment sought to transfer $6 million from the salaries and expenses account of the Office of the Secretary to the airport and airway trust fund for use by the FAA to obtain additional radar technology and equipment for the Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STARS).
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.778 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Meehan amendment (A001). Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2014-06-09HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meehan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2014-06-09HouseH.AMDT.778 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Meehan. (consideration: CR H5088-5089; text: CR H5088)An amendment to transfer $3,000,000 from the salaries and expenses account of the Office of the Secretary to the safety and operations account of the Federal Railroad Adminstration.
2014-06-09HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4745.
2014-06-09HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2014-06-09HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 604 and Rule XVIII.
2014-06-09HouseAll points of order against consideration of the bills are waived. General debate shall not exceed one hour, after debate the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 4681, an amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 113-45 shall be considered as an original bill. No amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be made in order except those printed in the report.
2014-06-09HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 604. (consideration: CR H5077-5106; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H5088, H5089-5090, H5091-5093, H5094-5095, H5096-5097, H5098, H5100-5102; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H5102-5104, H5150, H5154, H5156-5157, H5158, H5160, H5161-5162, H5163, H5164, H5165-5168, H5169; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H5169, H5170; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H5170-5171)
2014-05-29HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 604 Reported to House. All points of order against consideration of the bills are waived. General debate shall not exceed one hour, after debate the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 4681, an amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 113-45 shall be considered as an original bill. No amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be made in order except those printed in the report.
2014-05-27HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
2014-05-27HouseThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-464, by Mr. Latham.

Same As/Similar To

HR604 (Related) 2014-05-30 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB2610 (Related) 2013-07-30 - Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2610 as unfinished business.
HB3547 (Related) 2014-01-17 - Became Public Law No: 113-76.
SB1243 (Related) 2013-08-01 - Cloture on the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 43. Record Vote Number: 199.
SB2438 (Related) 2014-06-05 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
HB83 (Related) 2014-12-16 - Became Public Law No: 113-235.

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Access Board
Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Alaska
Alternative and renewable resources
Appropriations
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Bermuda
Building construction
Buy American requirements
California
Cayman Islands
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Delaware
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Transportation
Disaster relief and insurance
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Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal officials
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
Government trust funds
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Higher education
HIV/AIDS
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing finance and home ownership
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Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Idaho
Indian social and development programs
Infrastructure development
Iowa
Latin America
Lawyers and legal services
Legal fees and court costs
Licensing and registrations
Low- and moderate-income housing
Marine and inland water transportation
Mexico
Military personnel and dependents
Mississippi
Motor carriers
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National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
New Jersey
North Carolina
Property rights
Public contracts and procurement
Public housing
Public transit
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Right of privacy
Roads and highways
Saint Lawrence Seaway
Securities
Student aid and college costs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Texas
Transportation costs
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
User charges and fees
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Wisconsin

US Congress State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4745/all-info
Texthttps://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4745/BILLS-113hr4745rh.pdf
Texthttps://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4745/BILLS-113hr4745eh.pdf
Texthttps://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4745/BILLS-113hr4745pcs.pdf
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014273
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014274
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014276
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014277
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014278
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014279
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014280
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014281
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014282
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014283
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014284
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014285
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014286
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014288
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014289
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014290
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014291
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014292
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014293
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014294
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014295
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014296
Roll Callhttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2014297

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