US HB2112 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Passed on November 18 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-11-18 - Became Public Law No: 112-55.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2012 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) Office of Tribal Relations; (3) Office of the Chief Economist; (4) National Appeals Division; (5) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (6) Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination; (7) Office of Advocacy and Outreach; (8) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (9) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (10) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; (11) Office of Civil Rights; (12) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration; (13) agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments; (14) hazardous materials management; (15) departmental administration; (16) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; (17) Office of Communications; (18) Office of Inspector General; (19) Office of the General Counsel; (20) Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; (21) Economic Research Service; (22) National Agricultural Statistics Service; (23) Agricultural Research Service; (24) National Institute of Food and Agriculture; (25) Native American Institutions Endowment Fund; (26) extension and integrated activities; (27) Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; (28) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (29) Agricultural Marketing Service; (30) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration; (31) Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety; (32) Food Safety and Inspection Service; (33) Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services; (34) Farm Service Agency; (35) state mediation grants; (36) grass roots water protection; (37) dairy indemnity program; (38) Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program Account; (39) Risk Management Agency; (40) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund; and (41) Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. Title II: Conservation Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, and (2) Natural Resources Conservation Service. Title III: Rural Development Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development, (2) rural development salaries and expenses, (3) Rural Housing Service, (4) Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and (5) Rural Utilities Service. Title IV: Domestic Food Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services; and (2) Food and Nutrition Service. Title V: Foreign Assistance and Related Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Foreign Agricultural Service, (2) Food for Peace Act (P.L. 480) program title I and title II grants, (3) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) export loans, and (4) McGovern-Dole international food for education and child nutrition program grants. Title VI: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and (2) Farm Credit Administration. Title VII: General Provisions - Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 702) Authorizes the Secretary to transfer unobligated balances to the Working Capital Fund for plant and capital equipment acquisition. (Sec. 703) Prohibits appropriations under this Act from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly provided for. (Sec. 704) Limits negotiated indirect costs on cooperative agreements between USDA and nonprofit organizations to 10%. (Sec. 705) Makes USDA appropriations for direct and guaranteed loans available for: (1) the Rural Development Loan Fund program account, (2) the Rural Electrification and Telecommunication Loans program account, and (3) the Rural Housing Insurance Fund program account. (Sec. 706) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the Safe Meat and Poultry Inspection Panel. (Sec. 708) Makes funds available in the current fiscal year for agricultural management assistance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act and for specified conservation programs under the Food Security Act of 1985 until expended for current fiscal year obligations. (Sec. 709) Makes eligible for economic development and job creation assistance under the Rural Electrification Act in the same manner as a borrower under such Act any former Rural Utilities Service borrower that has repaid or prepaid an insured, direct, or guaranteed loan under such Act, or any not-for-profit utility that is eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under such Act. (Sec. 710) Prohibits, regarding the specialty crop research initiative, funds from being used to prohibit the provision of certain in-kind support from non-federal sources. (Sec. 711) Makes unobligated balances for salaries and expenses for the Farm Service Agency and the Rural Development mission area under this Act available for information technology expenses through September 30, 2013. (Sec. 712) Authorizes the Secretary to permit a state agency to use funds provided in this Act to exceed a specified maximum amount of liquid infant formula when issuing liquid infant formula to participants. (Sec. 714) States that with regard to certain programs established or amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to be carried out using CCC funds: (1) such funds shall be available for salaries and administrative expenses without regard to certain allotment and fund transfer limits, and (2) the use of such funds shall not be considered to be a fund transfer or allotment for purposes of applying such limits. (Sec. 715) Authorizes increases in FY2010 amounts of emergency food assistance available for non-emergency food assistance. (Sec. 716) Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to make $15 million of CCC funds available for each fiscal year through FY2014 for agricultural management assistance to producers in Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend through FY2014: (1) the conservation stewardship program, and (2) the environmental quality incentives program. Extends the following programs carried out under the CCC through FY 2014: (1) the conservation stewardship program, (2) the farmland protection program, (3) the environmental quality incentives program, and (4) the wildlife habitat incentives program. (Sec. 717) Makes certain FY2005-FY2007 appropriations for rural broadband telecommunication loans available until expended to disburse obligations. (Sec. 718) Limits funds made available in FY2012 or preceding fiscal years under P.L. 480 to reimburse the CCC for the release of certain commodities under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act. (Sec. 719) Limits funds available for USDA advisory committees, panels, commissions, and task forces. (Sec. 720) Prohibits funds under this Act from being used to pay indirect costs charged against any agricultural research, education, or extension grant awards issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture that exceed 30% of total federal funds provided under each award. (Sec. 721) Prohibits funds from being used to prepare a final or interim final rule to implement "Implementation of Regulations Required Under Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; Conduct in Violation of the Act," unless the combined annual cost to the economy of such rules does not exceed $100 million. (Sec. 722) Rescinds specified Treasury funds. (Sec. 723) Rescinds certain unobligated amounts for employment and training programs under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly food stamps). (Sec. 724) Appropriates funds for direct reimbursement payments for geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. (Sec. 725) Authorizes the Secretary to reserve through April 1, 2012, up to 5% of the funding for the following items for projects in areas that are engaged in strategic regional development planning: (1) business and industry guaranteed loans, (2) rural development loan fund, (3) rural business enterprise grants, (4) rural business opportunity grants, (5) rural economic development program, (6) rural microenterprise program, (7) biorefinery assistance program, (8) rural energy for America program, (9) value-added producer grants, (10) broadband program, (11) water and waste program, and (12) rural community facilities program. (Sec. 726) Limits FY2012 acreage enrollment for: (1) the grassland reserve program, and (2) the wetlands reserve program. Prohibits funds from being used for: (1) the watershed rehabilitation program, (2) the voluntary public access and habitat incentives program, (3) a performance-based premium discount in the crop insurance program, and (4) the rural microentrepreneur assistance program. Limits funds for: (1) the conservation stewardship program, (2) the environmental quality incentives program, (3) the farmland protection program, (4) the wildlife habitat incentives program, (5) the rural micro entrepreneur assistance program, (6) the bioenergy program for advanced biofuels, (7) the Natural Resources Conservation Service, (8) the rural energy for America program, and (9) the biomass crop assistance program. Limits FY2012 funds for the following domestic food assistance categories under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935: (1) child nutrition program entitlement commodities; (2) state option contracts; (3) removal of defective commodities; (4) disaster relief; (5) additional fruit, vegetable, and nut purchases; (6) the fresh fruit and vegetable program; (7) estimated future needs; and (8) administrative funds. Limits funds for the fresh fruit and vegetable program until October 1, 2012. Prohibits funds from being used: (1) to reestablish farmers' purchasing power by making payments in connection with the normal production of any agricultural commodity for domestic consumption, or (2) for any surplus removal activities or price support activities under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Rescinds specified unobligated balances available in FY2012 for domestic food assistance. (Sec. 727) Appropriates funds to the Farm Service Agency for a pilot program to demonstrate the use of new technologies that increase the growth rate of reforested hardwood trees on private non-industrial forest lands, enrolling lands on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Sec. 728) Prohibits the use of funds for user fee proposals that fail to provide sufficient budget impact information. (Sec. 729) Rescinds specified funds for trade adjustments for farmers. (Sec. 730) Prohibits, without specified congressional notice, the reprogramming of certain funds in order to: (1) create or eliminate programs, (2) increase funds or personnel for any project for which funds have been denied or restricted, (3) relocate an office or employee, (4) reorganize offices or programs, or (5) contract out any functions or activities performed by federal employees. Prohibits, without specified congressional notice, the reprogramming of funds for programs, projects, or activities in excess of $500,000 or 10%, whichever is less, that: (1) augments existing programs, projects, or activities; (2) reduces by 10% funding for any existing program, project, or activity, or numbers of personnel by 10%; or (3) results from a personnel reduction which would result in a change in existing programs, activities, or projects. (Sec. 731) Authorizes the Secretary to assess a one-time fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan that does not exceed 3% of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan. (Sec. 732) Authorizes the closure of up to 10 Agricultural Research Service facilities and the conveyance with or without consideration of any such facility to: (1) a land-grant college or university, (2) a 1994 Institution, or (3) a Hispanic-serving agricultural college or university. (Sec. 733) Prohibits USDA or FDA funds from being used to transmit to any non-USDA or non-Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee questions or responses to questions that are a result of information requested for the appropriations hearing process. (Sec. 734) Authorizes schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program to donate unused program food to local food banks or charitable organizations. (Sec. 735) Appropriates funds for expenses resulting from major disaster designations pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for: (1) the emergency conservation program, (2) the forest restoration program, and (3) the emergency watershed protection program. (Sec. 736) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by any executive branch entity to produce a prepackaged news story for U.S. broadcast or distribution unless it contains audio or text notice that it was produced or funded by such executive entity. (Sec. 737) Requires USDA agencies to reimburse each other for employees detailed for longer than 30 days. (Sec. 738) Prohibits funds from being made available to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan to, any corporation that was convicted, or had an officer or agent convicted, of a felony criminal violation under any federal or state law within the preceding 24 months. (Sec. 739) Prohibits funds under this Act from being used to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant or loan to any corporation that has an unpaid federal tax liability for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted and which is not being paid to the taxing authority. (Sec. 740) Makes specified funds for the emergency watershed protection program available for disasters occurring in 2011. (Sec. 741) Makes specified funds available for assistance to recipient nations only if adequate controls are in place to ensure that emergency food aid is received by the intended beneficiaries and not otherwise diverted. (Sec. 742) Prohibits specified nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for mohair. (Sec. 743) Prohibits funds under this Act from being used to implement an interim or final rule regarding certain nutrition programs that: (1) requires the crediting of tomato paste and puree based on volume; (2) implements a sodium reduction target beyond Target I until USDA has evaluated scientific data relevant to the relationship of sodium reductions to human health; and (3) establishes any whole grain requirement without defining "whole grain." (Sec. 744) States that for FY2012, certain restrictions on fund use that may adversely affect a wetland shall not apply to any project funded under the community facilities programs if such project is also subject to approval of a permit issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (Sec. 745) Prohibits the Secretary from using funds under this Act to make direct commodity or peanut payments to any person or legal entity that has an average adjusted gross income in excess of $1 million. (Sec. 746) Prohibits funds under this Act from being used to implement an interim or final rule that: (1) sets maximum limits on the serving of vegetables in certain school meal programs, or (2) is inconsistent with the recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans for vegetables. (Sec. 747) Transfers specified balances to: (1) the Rural Housing Service, Multi-family Housing Revitalization Program Account; (2) the Rural Community Facilities Program Account; (3) the Rural Business Program Account; and (4) the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account. (Sec. 748) Appropriates additional funds to implement the Water Bank Act. Division B: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2012 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, including grants for public telecommunications facilities, planning and construction; (8) the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); (9) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), including amounts for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the construction of new research facilities; (10) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for operations, research, and facilities, and procurement, acquisition and construction of capital assets; (11) restoration of Pacific salmon populations (12) the fishermen's contingency fund; (13) the fisheries finance program account; and (14) departmental management, including for the Office of Inspector General and the renovation and modernization of department facilities. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the NOAA from entering into a contract for development of a major program (estimated life-cycle cost of more than $250 million) unless the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere makes specified determinations, including that: (1) the technical, cost, and schedule risks are clearly identified and the program has developed a plan to manage those risks; and (2) the technologies required for the program have been demonstrated in a relevant laboratory or test environment. Requires a report from the Under Secretary to specified congressional committees at least 30 days before entering such a contract describing the basis for such determinations. Directs the Under Secretary to report annually to such committees on expenditures for the NOAA satellite development program in the subsequent fiscal year. Requires: (1) a NOAA major program overseer to immediately notify the Under Secretary when development costs for that program have exceeded its estimate by 20% or more, and (2) the Under Secretary to notify such committees of such increase, together with a detailed explanation of its impact. (Sec. 109) Rescinds all balances in the Coastal Zone Management Fund and treats any future payments to the Fund in accordance with the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. (Sec. 110) Establishes in the Treasury the Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, for the receipt of fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of marine resource laws. (Sec. 111) Establishes in the Treasury the Sanctuaries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, for the receipt of fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of marine sanctuaries laws. (Sec. 112) Directs the Department of Commerce to provide a monthly report to the appropriations committees on any official employee travel to China, including the travel purpose. (Sec. 113) Authorizes each of the U.S. Participating Territories of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean to use, assign, allocate, and manage catch limits of highly migratory fish stocks, or fishing effort limits, as agreed to by the Commission. Sets forth related activities of the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council. Title II: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) for FY2012 for: (1) general administration, including for the National Drug Intelligence Center, information sharing technology, tactical law enforcement wireless communications, administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, the Federal Detention Trustee, and the Office of Inspector General; (2) the United States Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 through reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund, antitrust enforcement, the Offices of the United States Attorneys, the United States Trustee Program, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, fees and expenses of witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and the Assets Forfeiture Fund; (4) the United States Marshals Service; (5) the National Security Division; (6) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (7) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (8) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (9) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); (10) the Federal Prison System (FPS); (11) the Office on Violence Against Women, including for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs; (12) the Office of Justice Programs, including for juvenile justice programs and public safety officers benefits; and (13) community oriented policing services. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in the case of rape; or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate an abortion. (Sec. 213) Directs the Attorney General to report a cost and schedule estimate for the final operating capability of the FBI's Sentinel program, which shall be submitted concurrently to DOJ's Office of Inspector General, which shall provide an assessment of it. (Sec. 219) Prohibits funds made available under this Act, other than for the national instant criminal background check system, from being used by a federal law enforcement officer to facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm to an individual known or suspected of being an agent of a drug cartel, unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm at all times. (Sec. 221) Amends the federal criminal code to make an exception to provisions prohibiting knowingly transporting in interstate commerce or importing goods manufactured, produced, or mined by prisoners for goods produced by prisoners participating in any pilot project approved by the Federal Prison Industries Board of Directors which would otherwise be produced outside the United States. Title III: Science - Science Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for: (1) the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP); (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for science (including for the James Webb Space Telescope), aeronautics, space technology, exploration (including for the Orion multipurpose crew vehicle and heavy lift launch vehicle system and for commercial spaceflight activities), space operations (including for the International Space Station (ISS) and the 21st Century Launch Complex), aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities (including for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and the National Space Grant College program), construction, and the Office of Inspector General; and (3) the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research, equipment and facilities construction, science, mathematics, and engineering education and human resources programs, the Office of the National Science Board, and the Office of Inspector General. Instructs NASA to implement the recommendations of the most recent National Research Council (NRC) planetary decadal survey and to follow the survey's recommended decision rules pertaining to program implementation, including a strict adherence to the recommendation that NASA include in a balanced program a flagship class mission, which may be executed in cooperation with one or more international partners, if that mission can be appropriately de-scoped and all NASA costs for it can be accommodated within the overall funding levels appropriated by Congress. Limits development costs for the James Webb Space Telescope to $8 billion. Requires the individual responsible for making certain notifications with regard to oversight of the program for the Telescope to immediately notify the NASA Administrator if such costs are likely to exceed that limit. Limits the amount of the funding provided for the heavy lift launch vehicle system that may be used for ground operations. Makes a specified amount of the funding provided for commercial spaceflight activities available only after the NASA Administrator certifies in writing to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that NASA has published the required notifications of NASA contract actions for implementing the acquisition strategy for the heavy lift launch vehicle system and has begun carrying out relevant actions in support of the development of such launch system. Transfers $1 million of certain cross agency support funds provided for NASA to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Inspector General account, to be used by the NASA Inspector General to commission a comprehensive independent assessment of NASA's strategic direction and agency management. Requires all proceeds from specified leases entered into by NASA under the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 with regard to the use of any non-excess real property and related personal property of NASA to be deposited into the construction and environmental compliance and restoration account and made available, to the extent provided in annual appropriations Acts, for a five-year period. Sets a limitation on the proceeds to be made available for obligation for FY2012. Allows the NASA Administrator to accept in-kind consideration for leases entered into by NASA regarding the use of such property under current law for the development of renewable energy production facilities. Title IV: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for: (1) the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (including a transfer of funds), (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), (3) the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), (4) the Legal Services Corporation, (5) the Marine Mammal Commission, (6) the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and (7) the State Justice Institute. Requires the Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), by virtue of such appointment, to also hold the position of Inspector General of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Title V: General Provisions - (Sec. 506) Prohibits the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce any EEOC guidelines covering harassment based on religion, when it is made known to the federal entity or official to which such funds are made available that such guidelines do not differ in any respect from the proposed guidelines published by the Commission on October 1, 1993. (Sec. 507) Makes ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract funded by this Act any person who mislabels a product sold in or shipped to the United States as "Made in America." Requires any funds available under this Act used for authorized purchases of promotional items to be used for such items that are U.S. manufactured, produced, or assembled. (Sec. 510) Prohibits the use of funds to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products or to seek the removal of restrictions on marketing of such products. (Sec. 511) Prohibits funding for the implementation of: (1) any user fee for background checks under the Brady Handgun Control Act of 1993, and (2) any background check system that does not require and result in the destruction of information submitted by an individual certified as eligible to possess or receive a firearm. (Sec. 513) Prohibits the use of DOJ funds to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students who participate in DOJ programs or of the parents or legal guardians of such students. (Sec. 518) Prohibits any funds under this Act from being used by the Department of Commerce, DOJ, NASA, or NSF for the acquisition of information technology systems, until any associated risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage has been assessed. (Sec. 519) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) support or justify the use of torture; (2) require licenses for exporting certain firearms to Canada; (3) deny certain import applications regarding "curios or relics" firearms, parts, or ammunition; (4) include in any new bilateral or multilateral trade agreement certain language of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, or the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement; (5) authorize a national security letter in contravention of statutes authorizing the FBI to issue national security letters; (6) purchase first class or premium airline travel in contravention of federal regulations; (7) pay for the attendance of more than 50 federal employees at any single conference outside the United States, subject to an exception; (8) relocate the Bureau of the Census or employees from the Department of Commerce to the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of the President; and (9) maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography. (Sec. 526) Requires departments, agencies, and commissions funded under this Act to establish and maintain on their websites direct links to their Offices of Inspector General and a mechanism for anonymously reporting waste, fraud, and abuse. (Sec. 528) Rescinds certain unobligated funds available to the Department of Commerce, DOJ, and NASA. (Sec. 532) Prohibits any funds from being used to release, transfer, or assist in the transfer or release of, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo), into the United States or U.S. territories or possessions. (Sec. 533) Prohibits any funds from being used for the construction, acquisition, or modification of any facility in the United States, its territories, or its possessions to house, detain, or imprison any individual under DOD control who, as of June 24, 2009, is located at Guantanamo and who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the U.S. Armed Forces or is otherwise under detention at Guantanamo. Bars such prohibition from being applied to any modification of facilities at Guantanamo. (Sec. 534) Prohibits the distribution of any funds made available under this Act to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its subsidiaries. (Sec. 538) Requires the Department of Commerce, DOJ, NASA, and NSF, within 45 days of enactment of this Act, to submit spending plans that are signed by the heads of their respective departments or agencies to the House and Senate Committee on Appropriations. (Sec. 539) Prohibits the use of any NASA or OSTP funds to participate in any way in any program with China or any Chinese-owned company, unless specifically authorized by law. (Sec. 543) Prohibits contracts, grants, or loans to any corporation convicted of a felony within the preceding 24 months, subject to exception. (Sec. 544) Prohibits contracts, grants, or loans to any corporation with any unpaid federal tax liability, subject to exception. (Sec. 545) Requires all agencies funded under this Act to report annually to the appropriations committees concerning their vehicle fleet costs. (Sec. 546) Prohibits funds to implement, administer, or enforce, prior to January 1, 2012, the rule entitled "Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program." Division C: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Title I: Department of Transportation - - Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 401) Requires any sums necessary for FY2012 pay raises for programs funded in this Act to be absorbed within the levels appropriated in this or previous appropriations Acts. (Sec. 402) 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. 407) Requires all federal agencies and departments funded by this Act to report by July 30, 2012, to the congressional appropriations committees on all sole source contracts. (Sec. 409) 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. 411) 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. 412) Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act by an entity unless the entity agrees to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 413) Prohibits the availability of funds to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the Buy American Act. (Sec. 414) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of specified federal regulations. (Sec. 415) Prohibits the provision of any funds made available under this or prior Acts to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. (Sec. 416) Requires all agencies and departments funded by this Act to report to Congress at the end of the fiscal year a complete inventory of the total number of vehicles owned, permanently retired, and purchased during FY2012 as well as the total cost of the vehicle fleet, including maintenance, fuel, storage, purchasing, and leasing. Division D: Further Continuing Appropriations, 2012 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-36) to extend through December 16, 2011, specified continuing appropriations for FY2012.

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Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

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Roll Calls

2011-11-17 - House - On Agreeing to the Conference Report (Y: 298 N: 121 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-11-17 - Senate - On the Conference Report H.R. 2112 (Y: 70 N: 30 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-11-03 - House - On Motion to Instruct Conferees (Y: 265 N: 160 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2112 (Y: 69 N: 30 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2112 (Y: 39 N: 60 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 801 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 41 N: 57 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 763 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 44 N: 54 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 821 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 38 N: 60 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-11-01 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 800 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 13 N: 85 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 82 N: 16 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 753 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 47 N: 52 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 796 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 73 N: 26 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 792 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 59 N: 40 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 791 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 84 N: 15 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-21 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 810 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 41 N: 58 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 869 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 58 N: 41 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 857 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 60 N: 38 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 917 to S.Amdt. 857 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Y: 41 N: 57 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 860 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 46 N: 54 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 879 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 55 N: 44 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 750 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 57 N: 43 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-20 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 769 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 45 N: 55 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-19 - Senate - On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 739 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 59 N: 39 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-10-18 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 740 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 44 N: 55 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-10-18 - Senate - On the Amendment S.Amdt. 775 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) (Y: 99 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Passage (Y: 217 N: 203 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 185 N: 233 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 101 N: 314 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 162 N: 254 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 186 N: 228 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 283 N: 128 NV: 21 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 109 N: 310 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 132 N: 287 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 84 N: 335 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 288 N: 132 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 182 N: 235 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 238 N: 179 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 181 N: 237 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 231 N: 189 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 240 N: 176 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 155 N: 262 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 154 N: 262 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 221 N: 198 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 167 N: 252 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 178 N: 241 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 223 N: 197 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 212 N: 201 NV: 19 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-16 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 170 N: 238 NV: 24 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 164 N: 257 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 120 N: 303 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 108 N: 316 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 124 N: 300 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 99 N: 324 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 119 N: 306 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 64 N: 360 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 139 N: 285 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 200 N: 224 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 107 N: 318 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 142 N: 282 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 125 N: 298 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 83 N: 338 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 120 N: 304 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 352 N: 70 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 226 N: 199 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-15 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 193 N: 226 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-18SenateBecame Public Law No: 112-55.
2011-11-18SenateSigned by President.
2011-11-17SenatePresented to President.
2011-11-17SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-11-17SenateUnder the order of 11/17/2011, the vote by which the conference report was agreed to required 60 votes.
2011-11-17SenateSenate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 30. Record Vote Number: 208. (consideration: CR S7684)
2011-11-17SenateConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7678-7684)
2011-11-17SenateConference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
2011-11-17SenateOn agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 121 (Roll no. 857).
2011-11-17SenateMotions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2011-11-17SenateThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7781)
2011-11-17SenateDEBATE - Pursuant to H.Res. 467, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2112.
2011-11-17SenateMr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-284 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 467. (consideration: CR H7746-7782)
2011-11-14SenateConference report H. Rept. 112-284 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7433-7576)
2011-11-14SenateMr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Nov. 14 to file a conference report on H.R. 2112. Agreed to without objection.
2011-11-14SenateConferees agreed to file conference report.
2011-11-03SenateConference held.
2011-11-03SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-11-03SenateSenate insists on its amendments, agrees to request for a conference, appoints conferees Kohl; Harkin; Feinstein; Johnson SD; Nelson NE; Pryor; Brown OH; Inouye; Murray; Mikulski; Blunt; Cochran; McConnell; Collins; Moran; Hoeven; Hutchison; Shelby.
2011-11-03SenateThe Speaker appointed conferees: Rogers (KY), Young (FL), Lewis (CA), Wolf, Kingston, Latham, Aderholt, Emerson, Culberson, Carter, Bonner, LaTourette, Dicks, DeLauro, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Farr, Fattah, and Schiff.
2011-11-03SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2011-11-03SenateOn motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 160 (Roll no. 822). (consideration: CR H7288-7289)
2011-11-03SenatePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees until a time to be announced.
2011-11-03SenateThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7279)
2011-11-03SenateThe House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on (1) the highest level of funding for the "Federal Highway Administration-Emergency Relief Program" account for activities consistent with the definition of "disaster relief" included in the Budget Control Act of 2011, and (2) the highest level of funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs.
2011-11-03SenateMr. Dicks moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7273; text: CR H7273)
2011-11-03SenateOn motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7273)
2011-11-03SenateMr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H7273-7279, H7288-7289)
2011-11-02SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.921 Amendment SA 921 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.921 Amendment SA 921 proposed by Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S6979; text: CR S6979)To amend the title.
2011-11-01SenatePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number: 194. (text: CR S6937-6979)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.833 Proposed amendment SA 833 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.799 Proposed amendment SA 799 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.797 Proposed amendment SA 797 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.795 Proposed amendment SA 795 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.794 Proposed amendment SA 794 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.764 SA 764 fell when the Chair ruled the amendment non-germane.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.764 Amendment SA 764 ruled non-germane by the chair.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.764 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 764.
2011-11-01SenateCloture motion on the bill rendered moot in Senate.
2011-11-01SenateMotion by Senator Lee to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 60. Record Vote Number: 193. (consideration: CR S6932, S6936-6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.801 Amendment SA 801 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 192.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.814 Proposed amendment SA 814 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6934-6936)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.763 Amendment SA 763 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 54. Record Vote Number: 191.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.821 Amendment SA 821 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38 - 60. Record Vote Number: 190.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.821 Amendment SA 821 proposed by Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S6933-6934; text: CR S6933)To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway bridge program.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.800 Amendment SA 800 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 13 - 85. Record Vote Number: 189.
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.833 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.814 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.801 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932, S6936)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.800 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932, S6932-6933)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.799 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.797 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.795 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.794 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.764 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932, S6937)
2011-11-01SenateS.AMDT.763 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932, S6934)
2011-11-01SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6932-6980)
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.806 Amendment SA 806 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.806 Amendment SA 806 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6850; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6850)To amend the requirements for the designation of Moving-To-Work agencies.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.809 Amendment SA 809 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.809 Amendment SA 809 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Thune. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6850; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6850)To authorize States to be reimbursed for expenditures made in reliance of a grant erroneously awarded pursuant to sections 4101(c)(4) and 4126 of Public Law 109-59.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.898 Amendment SA 898 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.898 Amendment SA 898 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Rubio. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6850; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6850)To require an evaluation of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.912 Amendment SA 912 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.918 Amendment SA 918 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.890 Amendment SA 890 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.805 Amendment SA 805 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S6849)
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.893 Amendment SA 893 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR 10/20/2011 S6849)
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.892 Amendment SA 892 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.859 Amendment SA 859 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.912 Amendment SA 912 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6829-6830, S6848-6849)To increase funding for the Southwest border enforcement.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.918 Amendment SA 918 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6848-6849; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6849)To strike provisions related to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.890 Amendment SA 890 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Burr. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6848-6849; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6849)To improve the transparency and accountability of the FDA in order to encourage regulatory certainty and innovation on behalf of America's patients.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.805 Amendment SA 805 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Cochran. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6848-6849)To set aside certain funding for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of fossil-fueled electric generating plants that utilize carbon sequestration systems.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.893 Amendment SA 893 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Cantwell. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6848-6849, S6849-6850)To direct the National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force to assess the risk Infections Salmon Anemia poses to wild Pacific salmon and the coastal economies which rely on them.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.892 Amendment SA 892 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator McCain. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6848-6849; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6849)To provide additional flexibility for the closing or relocation of Rural Development offices.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.859 Amendment SA 859 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Portman. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6817-6818, S6848-6849; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6849)To strike a section relating to the approval of projects that include beam rail elements and terminal sections.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.738 Amendment SA 738 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.738 Cloture on amendment SA 738 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 16. Record Vote Number: 187. (consideration: CR 10/20/2011 S6847; text: CR 10/20/2011 S6847)
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.753 Amendment SA 753 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 186.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.796 Amendment SA 796 under the order of 10/20/2011, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 26. Record Vote Number: 185.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.792 Amendment SA 792 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 40. Record Vote Number: 184.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.791 Amendment SA 791 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number: 183.
2011-10-21SenateS.AMDT.810 Amendment SA 810 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 58. Record Vote Number: 182.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.771 Amendment SA 771 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.836 Amendment SA 836 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.869 Amendment SA 869 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number: 181.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.857 Amendment SA 857 under the order of 10/20/2011, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 180.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.917 Amendment SA 917 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 179.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.917 Amendment SA 917 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 857. (consideration: CR S6841-6842; text: CR S6841)To reestablish the maximum aggregate amount permitted to be provided by the taxpayers to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.755 Amendment SA 755 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.781 Amendment SA 781 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S6841)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.833 Amendment SA 833 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To end the outdated direct payment program and to begin restoring the farm safety net as a true risk management tool.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.801 Amendment SA 801 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To eliminate funding for the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.800 Amendment SA 800 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To reduce funding for the Rural Development Agency.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.799 Amendment SA 799 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the Rural Energy for America Program.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.797 Amendment SA 797 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To delay or cancel new construction, purchasing, leasing, and renovation of Federal buildings and office space.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.796 Amendment SA 796 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809, S6846; text: CR S6809)To end lending schemes that force taxpayers to repay the loans of delinquent developers and bailout failed or poorly planned local projects.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.795 Amendment SA 795 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6809)To collect more than $500,000,000 from developers for failed, botched, and abandoned projects.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.794 Amendment SA 794 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6808-6809; text: CR S6808-6809)To provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs, and for other purposes.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.860 Amendment SA 860 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 54. Record Vote Number: 175.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.815 Amendment SA 815 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.874 Amendment SA 874 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S6807)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.874 Amendment SA 874 proposed by Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S6807)To increase amounts made available to carry out section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, and to provide an offset.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.879 Amendment SA 879 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number: 174.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.750 Amendment SA 750 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 173.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.769 Amendment SA 769 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 172.
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.772 Proposed amendment SA 772 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6798)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.879 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6803-6805, S6806-6807; text as modified: CR S6806-6807)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.869 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6792, S6843)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.860 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6802-6803, S6805-6806, S6807-6808)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.857 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6842-6843)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.836 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6792, S6843-6844)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.815 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6807)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.814 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.810 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6844-6845)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.792 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6845-6846)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.791 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6945)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.781 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6841)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.772 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.771 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6837, S6839-6844)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.769 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6794-6795, S6797-6798, S6801-6802)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.764 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6792, S6839-6840)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.763 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.755 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6841)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.753 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6795-6796, S6809-6810, S6818-6819, S6835-6837, S6846-6847)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.750 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791, S6794, S6796-6797, S6798-6800, S6802)
2011-10-20SenateS.AMDT.738 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791)
2011-10-20SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6791-6800, S6801-6812, S6812-6819, S6829-6840, S6841-6853)
2011-10-19SenateCloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S6758; text: CR S6758)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.738 Cloture motion on amendment SA 738 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S6758; text: CR S6758)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.798 Amendment SA 798 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S6758)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.798 Amendment SA 798 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6758)To prohibit the use of amounts made available by this bill to purchase new passenger motor vehicles.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.793 Amendment SA 793 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.793 Amendment SA 793 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6758; text: CR S6758)To ensure transparency in federally attended and funded conferences, including the cost to taxpayers for food, drinks, and hotel stays associated with federally funded conferences of more than $20,000.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.816 Amendment SA 816 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.869 Amendment SA 869 proposed by Senator Gillibrand to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6753-6755; text: CR S6754)To increase funding for the emergency conservation program and the emergency watershed protection program.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.836 Amendment SA 836 proposed by Senator Lautenberg to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6752-6753; text: CR S6752)To provide adequate funding for Economic Development Administration disaster relief grants pursuant to the agreement on disaster relief funding included in the Budget Control Act of 2011.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.764 Amendment SA 764 proposed by Senator Blunt for Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6751; text: CR S6751)To eliminate a certain increase in funding.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.763 Amendment SA 763 proposed by Senator Blunt for Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6751; text: CR S6751)To prohibit the use of funds to implement regulations regarding the removal of essential-use designation for epinephrine used in oral pressurized metered-dose inhalers.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.741 Proposed amendment SA 741 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6751)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.810 Amendment SA 810 proposed by Senator Sessions to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6741-6744; text: CR S6742)To prohibit the use of funds to allow categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
2011-10-19SenateMotion by Senator Lee to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to reduce spending in each division made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6740-6741; text: CR S6740)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.857 Amendment SA 857 proposed by Senator Menendez to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6738-6740; text: CR S6738-6739)To extend loan limits for programs of the government-sponsored enterprises, the Federal Housing Administration, and the Veterans Affairs Administration, and for other purposes.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.860 Amendment SA 860 proposed by Senator Blunt for Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6736-6737; text: CR S6736-6737)To ensure accountability in Federal grant programs administered by the Department of Justice.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.771 Amendment SA 771 proposed by Senator Bingaman to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6735-6736; text as modified: CR S6735)To provide an additional $4,476,000, with an offset, for the Office of the United States Trade Representative to investigate trade violations committed by other countries and to enforce the trade laws of the United States and international trade agreements, which will fund the Office at the level requested in the President's budget and in H.R. 2596, as reported by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.815 Amendment SA 815 proposed by Senator Moran to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6734, S6741, S6750; text: CR S6734)To improve the bill.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.879 Amendment SA 879 proposed by Senator Merkley to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6732-6734; text: CR S6733)To prohibit amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out parts A and B of subtitle V of title 49, United States Code, from being expended unless all the steel, iron, and manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.814 Amendment SA 814 proposed by Senator Crapo to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6731-6732, S6750; text: CR S6731)To provide for the orderly implementation of the provisions of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and for other purposes.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.753 Amendment SA 753 proposed by Senator Ayotte to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6729-6730, S6736, S6737-6738, S6744-6746, S6746-6749, S6751-6752; text: CR S6729-6730)To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution of enemy combatants in Article III courts of the United States.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.739 Motion to table amendment SA 739 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number: 170.
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.816 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708, S6758)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.792 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708, S6746; text as modified: CR S6746)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.791 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708, S6750-6751)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.781 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.772 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.769 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708, S6730-6731, S6749-6750; text as modified: CR S6730)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.755 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.750 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.741 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.739 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708-6713, S6716-6717)
2011-10-19SenateS.AMDT.738 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708)
2011-10-19SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6708-6713, S6716-6753, S6753-6758)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.792 Amendment SA 792 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6651-6653; text: CR S6651)To end payments to landlords who are endangering the lives of children and needy families.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.791 Amendment SA 791 proposed by Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6651; text: CR S6651)To prohibit the use of funds to provide direct payments to persons or legal entities with an average adjusted gross income in excess of $1,000,000.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.769 Amendment SA 769 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6650; text: CR S6650)To prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from preventing an individual not in the business of importing a prescription drug from importing an FDA-approved prescription drug from Canada.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.781 Amendment SA 781 proposed by Senator Landrieu to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6650, S6650-6651; text: CR S6650)To prohibit the approval of certain farmer program loans.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.816 Amendment SA 816 proposed by Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6650; text: CR S6650)To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.804 Amendment SA 804 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.804 Amendment SA 804 proposed by Senator Collins to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6649-6650; text: CR S6649)To prohibit the use of funds to implement a rule that sets maximum limits on the serving of vegetables in school meal programs or is inconsistent with the recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans for vegetables.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.740 Amendment SA 740 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 55. Record Vote Number: 168.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.775 Amendment SA 775 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 167. (text as modified: CR S6649)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.741 Amendment SA 741 proposed by Senator McCain to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6633-6634; text: CR S6634)To prohibit the use of appropriated funds to construct, fund, install, or operate certain ethanol blender pumps and ethanol storage facilities.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.740 Amendment SA 740 proposed by Senator McCain to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6633-6634, S6638, S6639-6640, S6643-6644, S6645-6646, S6649 text: CR S6633-6634)To eliminate funding for the trade adjustment assistance for firms program.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.739 Amendment SA 739 proposed by Senator McCain to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6633-6634, S6644-6645, S6646-6648; text: CR S6633)To ensure that the critical surface transportation needs of the United States are made a priority by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums and landscaping.
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.775 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6633, S6634-6636, S6638, S6648-6649)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.772 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6633)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.755 Considered by Senate. (CR S6633)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.750 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6633, S6636-6638; text as modified: CR S6636-6638)
2011-10-18SenateS.AMDT.738 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6633)
2011-10-18SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6633, S6638-6653)
2011-10-17SenateS.AMDT.772 Amendment SA 772 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Murray to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6590; text: CR S6590)To strike a section providing for certain exemptions from environmental requirements for the reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by natural disasters or emergencies.
2011-10-17SenateS.AMDT.775 Amendment SA 775 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6587-6590; text: CR S6587)To prohibit funding for Operation Fast and Furious or similar "gun walking" programs.
2011-10-17SenateS.AMDT.755 Amendment SA 755 proposed by Senator Kohl to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6577-6582; text: CR S6578)To require a report on plans to implement reductions to certain salaries and expenses accounts.
2011-10-17SenateSee also H.R. 2596.
2011-10-17SenateSee also S. 1596.
2011-10-17SenateSee also S. 1572.
2011-10-17SenateS.AMDT.750 Amendment SA 750 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Webb to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6575-6577)To establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.
2011-10-17SenateS.AMDT.738 Amendment SA 738 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S6575)In the nature of a substitute.
2011-10-17SenateThe committee reported amendment was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
2011-10-17SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6575-6582, S6587-6590)
2011-09-07SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
2011-09-07SenateCommittee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Kohl with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-73.
2011-06-16SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
2011-06-16HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2011-06-16HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 459).
2011-06-16HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 233 (Roll no. 458).
2011-06-16HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4313-4314)
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funds in CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) by $11.8 million for enforcement against oil and gas speculators, including establishing limits to diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation that unnecessarily drives up gas prices, and offsets it with a $4 million reduction in departmental administration, and a 7.8 million reduction in salaries and expenses.
2011-06-16HouseMs. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H4312; text: CR H4312)
2011-06-16HouseThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2011-06-16HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4312)
2011-06-16HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2112.
2011-06-16HouseOn motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-16HouseMr. Kingston moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.480 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A062) Failed by recorded vote: 101 - 314 (Roll no. 457). (consideration: CR H4311-4312)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.479 On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment (A061) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 254 (Roll no. 456). (consideration: CR H4310-4311)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.478 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A060) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 228 (Roll no. 455). (consideration: CR H4310)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.475 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A057) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 128 (Roll no. 454). (consideration: CR H4309-4310)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.474 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A056) Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 310 (Roll no. 453). (consideration: CR H4308-4309)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.471 On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A053) Failed by recorded vote: 132 - 287 (Roll no. 452). (consideration: CR H4308)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.470 On agreeing to the Holden amendment (A052) Failed by recorded vote: 84 - 335 (Roll no. 451). (consideration: CR H4307-4308)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.469 On agreeing to the Hirono amendment (A051) Agreed to by recorded vote: 288 - 132 (Roll no. 450). (consideration: CR H4306-4307)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.468 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A050) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 235 (Roll no. 449). (consideration: CR H4306)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.467 On agreeing to the Scalise amendment (A049) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 179 (Roll no. 448). (consideration: CR H4305-4306)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.466 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A048) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 237 (Roll no. 447). (consideration: CR H4304-4305)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.465 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment (A047) Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 446). (consideration: CR H4304)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.463 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A045) Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 176 (Roll no. 445). (consideration: CR H4303-4304)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.461 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A043) Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 262 (Roll no. 444). (consideration: CR H4302-4303)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.460 On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A042) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 262 (Roll no. 443). (consideration: CR H4302)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.459 On agreeing to the Gibson amendment (A041) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 442). (consideration: CR H4301-4302)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.458 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 252 (Roll no. 441). (consideration: CR H4300-4301)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.455 On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A037) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 241 (Roll no. 440). (consideration: CR H4300)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.454 On agreeing to the Kind amendment (A036) Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 197 (Roll no. 439). (consideration: CR H4299-4300)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.451 On agreeing to the Foxx amendment (A033) Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 201 (Roll no. 438). (consideration: CR H4298-4299)
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.450 On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment (A032) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 238 (Roll no. 437). (consideration: CR H4298)
2011-06-16HouseUNFINISHED 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.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED 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 amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.480 Amendment (A062) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4296-4297; text: CR H4296)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program.
2011-06-16HousePOSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lipinski amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.479 Amendment (A061) offered by Mr. Lipinski. (consideration: CR H4295-4296; text: CR H4295)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to alter contract no. GS-35F-4076D with respect to the location of data storage.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED 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 amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.478 Amendment (A060) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4293-4295; text: CR H4293)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any benefit described in section 1001D(b)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds $250,000.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.477 On agreeing to the Flores amendment (A059) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.477 Amendment (A059) offered by Mr. Flores. (consideration: CR H4292-4293; text: CR H4292)Amendment prohibited use of funds for enforcement of the provisions of section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which prohibits Federal Agencies from entering into contracts for the procurement of an alternative fuel unless its "lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions" are less than or equal to emissions from an equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.476 On agreeing to the Gardner amendment (A058) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.476 Amendment (A058) offered by Mr. Gardner. (consideration: CR H4292; text: CR H4292)An amendment to increase funds for "Integrated Activities" and to reduce funds for "National Institute of Food and Agriculture-research and education activities" by $4,400,000, respectively.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED 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 amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.475 Amendment (A057) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4290-4292; text: CR H4290)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.474 Amendment (A056) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H4289-4290; text: CR H4289)An amendment to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 5 percent.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.473 Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment (A055). The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.473 Amendment (A055) offered by Mr. Lujan. (consideration: CR H4288-4289; text: CR H4288-4289)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any marketing funds to any entity that advertises, describes, labels, or offers for sale chile peppers as New Mexico chile unless such chile peppers were grown in New Mexico.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.472 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A054) Failed by voice vote.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.472 Amendment (A054) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4286-4288; text: CR H4286)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide to upland cotton producers counter-cyclical payments for upland cotton, repayment rates for marketing assistance loans at the prevailing world market price for upland cotton, or loan deficiency payments for upland cotton.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED 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 a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.471 Amendment (A053) offered by Mr. Campbell. (consideration: CR H4284-4286; text: CR H4284)An amendment to reduce the amount of funds provided by this bill for "Agricultural Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses" by $11,000,000.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holden amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holden demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holden amendment no. 38 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.470 Amendment (A052) offered by Mr. Holden. (consideration: CR H4283-4284; text: CR H4283)An amendment numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce each amount made available by the bill by 5.88% and the amounts may not be used to carry out the limitations contained in paragraphs (1) through (8) of section 728.
2011-06-16HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2011-06-16HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4283-4314)
2011-06-16HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
2011-06-16HouseOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-16HouseMr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hirono amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.469 Amendment (A051) offered by Ms. Hirono. (consideration: CR 6/15/2011 H4274; text: CR 6/15/2011 H4274)Amendment provides $3 million for preventive measures under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act and the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.468 Amendment (A050) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR 6/15/2011 H4272-4273; text: CR 6/15/2011 H4272)An amendment numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in contravention of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.467 Amendment (A049) offered by Mr. Scalise. (consideration: CR 6/15/2011 H4272; text: CR 6/15/2011 H4272)An amendment to prohibit use of funds to implement the Departmental Regulation of the Department of Agriculture entitled "Policy Statement on Climate Change Adaptation".
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-16HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-16HouseH.AMDT.466 Amendment (A048) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR 6/15/2011 H4271-4272; text: CR 6/15/2011 H4271)An amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that none of the funds in the bill may be used in contravention of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
2011-06-16HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.465 Amendment (A047) offered by Mr. Garrett. (consideration: CR H4270-4271; text: CR H4270)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by the CFTC to promulgate any final rules under the Commodity Exchange Act as added by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act until 12 months after the promulgation of final swap transaction reporting rules under the Commodity Exchange Act.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.464 By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4270)
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.464 Amendment (A046) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H4269-4270; text: CR H4269)An amendment to provide, by transfer, additional funding in the amount of $7,700,000 for the Agricultural Marketing Service account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.463 Amendment (A045) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H4268-4269; text: CR H4268)Amendment prohibits the use of funds for mifepristone, commonly known as RU-486, for any purpose.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.462 On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.462 Amendment (A044) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H4268; text: CR H4268)Amendment prohibits funds in the bill from being used to lease or purchase new light-duty vehicles except in accord with the President's memorandum.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.461 Amendment (A043) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H4267-4268; text: CR H4267)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to make payments under section 201 of the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 relating to the final settlement of claims from In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.460 Amendment (A042) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H4263-4267; text: CR H4263)Amendment sought to prohibit use of funds to pay salaries and expenses of Agriculture personnel to provide benefits described in the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity in excess of $125,000.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gibson amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.459 Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Gibson. (consideration: CR H4259-4263; text: CR H4259)Amendment provides $6 million for the cost of broadband loans offset by a reduction in the Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments account by a similar amount.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.458 Amendment (A040) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H4257-4259; text: CR H4257)Amendment sought to provide that amounts made available for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments would be reduced by $13 million and the amount made available for the Office of the Secretary would be increased by $5 million.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.457 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A039) Failed by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 14 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.457 Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. Chaffetz. (consideration: CR H4256-4257; text: CR H4256)An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the storage of cotton or peanuts.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.456 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 13 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.456 Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Chaffetz. (consideration: CR H4256; text: CR H4256)An amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who provide nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for mohair.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dingell amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.455 Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Dingell. (consideration: CR H4253-4256; text: CR H4253)Amendment sought to increase the use of funds by $49,000,000 for the Food and Drug Administration administrative expenses account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kind amendment no. 25 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.454 Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Kind. (consideration: CR H4246-4253; text: CR H4246)An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.453 On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseThe Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment no. 24 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.453 Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Royce. (consideration: CR H4245-4246; text: CR H4245-4246)An amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide assistance under the Food for Peace Act to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.452 By unanimous consent, the Woolsey amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4245)
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment no. 20 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.452 Amendment (A034) offered by Ms. Woolsey. (consideration: CR H4245; text: CR H4245)An amendment numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for carrying out the directive in the committee report instructing the Food and Nutrition Service to issue a new proposed rule.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.451 Amendment (A033) offered by Ms. Foxx. (consideration: CR H4242-4245; text: CR H4242)An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to support any Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative by the Department of Agriculture.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pingree amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.450 Amendment (A032) offered by Ms. Pingree (ME). (consideration: CR H4241-4242; text: CR H4241)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to provide electronic notifications to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on travel relating to "know your farmer, know your food" initiatives.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.449 On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.449 Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Young (AK). (consideration: CR H4240-4241; text: CR H4240)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to the Food and Drug Administration to approve any application for approval of genetically engineered salmon.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.448 On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.448 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Kingston. (consideration: CR H4240; text: CR H4240)Amendment reduces each amount made available by titles I though VI by 0.78.
2011-06-15HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2011-06-15HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2011-06-15HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4239-4274; text of Title III of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4203-4204, H4205, H4206-4207; text of Title IV of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4207, H4209-4210; text of Title V of amendment in the nature of a substitute: H4210, H4215; text of Title VI of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4217, H4219; text of Title VII of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4219, H4219-4222, H4238, H4239)
2011-06-15HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
2011-06-15HouseOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseMr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
2011-06-15HouseMr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 744 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-15HouseMr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 743 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-15HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2011-06-15HouseMr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 741 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-15HouseMr. Lance raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 740 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-15HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.445 On agreeing to the Stearns amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 257 (Roll no. 436). (consideration: CR H4235-4236)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.444 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A026) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 303 (Roll no. 435). (consideration: CR H4235)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.443 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 108 - 316 (Roll no. 434). (consideration: CR H4234-4235)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.442 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 300 (Roll no. 433). (consideration: CR H4233-4234)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.441 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 99 - 324 (Roll no. 432). (consideration: CR H4233)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.440 On agreeing to the Foxx amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 306 (Roll no. 431). (consideration: CR H4232-4233)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.438 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 64 - 360 (Roll no. 430). (consideration: CR H4231-4232)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.436 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 285 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H4231)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.434 On agreeing to the Richardson amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 224 (Roll no. 428). (consideration: CR H4230-4231)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.433 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 107 - 318 (Roll no. 427). (consideration: CR H4229-4230)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.432 On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 282 (Roll no. 426). (consideration: CR H4229)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.429 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 298 (Roll no. 425). (consideration: CR H4228-4229)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.428 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 83 - 338 (Roll no. 424). (consideration: CR H4227-4228)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.425 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 304 (Roll no. 423). (consideration: CR H4227)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.424 On agreeing to the Farr amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 352 - 70 (Roll no. 422). (consideration: CR H4226-4227)
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.423 On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 421). (consideration: CR H4225-4226)
2011-06-15HouseMOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those affected by the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.420 On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 226 (Roll no. 420). (consideration: CR H4225)
2011-06-15HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.447 By unanimous consent, the Lummis amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4224)
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.447 Amendment (A029) offered by Mrs. Lummis. (consideration: CR H4222-4224; text: CR H4222)An amendment to make sundry changes to Section 739.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.446 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A028) Failed by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.446 Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4219; text: CR H4219)Amendment sought to limit the number of motor vehicles purchased by USDA to 231, down from 461 as provided for in the bill.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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 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 a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.445 Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Stearns. (consideration: CR H4217-4219; text: CR H4217)Amendment sought to reduce the amount appropriated to the Center for Tobacco Products by $392 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.444 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4215-4217; text: CR H4215)Amendment sought to eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants and to apply the savings of $180 million to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.443 Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4213-4215; text: CR H4213)Amendment sought to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $940,198,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.442 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H4210-4213; text: CR H4210)Amendment sought to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 12, 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.441 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4210; text: CR H4210)Amendment sought to reduce the Foreign Agricultural Service account by $175 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.440 Amendment (A022) offered by Ms. Foxx. (consideration: CR H4208-4209; text: CR H4208)Amendment sought to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.439 By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4208)
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.439 Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. Foxx. (consideration: CR H4208; text: CR H4208)An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 million.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.438 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4207-4208; text: CR H4207)Amendment sought to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $604 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.437 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A019) Failed by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.437 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4205-4206; text: CR H4205)Amendment sought to reduce Rural Housing Assistance Grants by $20,480,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.436 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H4204-4205; text: CR H4204)Amendment sought to increase funding in the Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account and the Rural Business Program account by $100,000,000 and reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100,000,000.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.435 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A017) Failed by voice vote.
2011-06-15HouseDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-15HouseH.AMDT.435 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4202-4203; text: CR H4202)Amendment sought to reduce the Watershed Rehabilition Program by $15,000,000 and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-15HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2011-06-15HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4202-4239)
2011-06-14HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
2011-06-14HouseOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseMr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.434 Amendment (A016) offered by Ms. Richardson. (consideration: CR H4181-4182; text: CR H4181)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Farm Service Agency account by $10 million and to increase funding for the Commodity Assistance Program account by $10 million.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.433 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4180-4181; text: CR H4180)Amendment sought to reduce the account for Agricultural Marketing Services by $7,750,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.432 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H4179-4180; text: CR H4179)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Buildings and Facilities account by $1 million and to increase funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service account by $1 million.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.431 Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A013). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, 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.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.431 Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H4175-4178; text: CR H4176)
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.430 On agreeing to the Nugent amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nugent amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.430 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Nugent. (consideration: CR H4175; text: CR H4175)Amendment increases funding for the Agricultural Research Service by $2 million and reduces funding for Foreign Assistance by $2.5 million.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.429 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4174; text: CR H4174)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the USDA's Economic Research Service by $7 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.428 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Chaffetz. (consideration: CR H4171-4174; text: CR H4171)Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Economic Research Service by $43 million; reduce funding for the National Agriculture Statistical Service by $85 million; reduce funding for the Agriculture research service by $650 million; zero out the Food for Peace program and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.427 On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (IN) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.427 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Young (IN). (consideration: CR H4171; text: CR H4171)Amendment reduces the account for Departmental Administration by $2,390,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.426 On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.426 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H4170-4171; text: CR H4170)Amendment increases funding for the Women, Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program by $5 million offset by a reduction in the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED 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.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.425 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4169-4170; text: CR H4169)Amendment sought to reduce the account for operation, maintenance, improvement, and repair of Agriculture buildings and facilities by $20,900,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Farr amendment, the Chair put the question adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.424 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Farr. (consideration: CR H4169; text: CR H4169)Amendment increases funding for the Organic Data Initiative by $300,000 offset by a reduction in the account for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments of $342,000.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED 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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.423 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Sessions. (consideration: CR H4168-4169; text: CR H4168)Amendment strikes the proviso preventing funds in the bill from being used to conduct public-private competitions or to direct A-76 conversions for any program, project or activity within the USDA without a contracting report to Congress by the Secretary.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.422 On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.422 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Fortenberry. (consideration: CR H4166-4168; text: CR H4166-4167)Amendment increases funding for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) by $1 million offset by a reduction in the account for the Office of the Chief Information Officer by a similar amount.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.421 Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A003). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, 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.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.421 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H4165-4166; text: CR H4165)An amendment to increase funding for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by $25 million offset by a reduction in the Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments account by a similar amount.
2011-06-14HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.420 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. DeLauro. (consideration: CR H4164-4165; text: CR H4164)Amendment sought to increase funding for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by $1 million for protection against E. coli sickness and would have been offset by specified reductions in administrative accounts.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.419 On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
2011-06-14HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
2011-06-14HouseH.AMDT.419 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. DeLauro. (consideration: CR H4152-4164; text: CR H4152)Amendment increases and reduces necessary expenses for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by $136,070,000 and is intended to restore full funding for the for the President's request to the Community Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
2011-06-14HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2011-06-14HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2112.
2011-06-14HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2011-06-14HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 300 and Rule XVIII.
2011-06-14HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2112 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
2011-06-14HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. (consideration: CR H4108-4183; text of Title I of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4130, H4166, H4168, H4169, H4170, H4171, H4175, H4178-4179, H4180, H4181, H4182-4183; text of Title II of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4183, CR 6/15/2011 H4202)
2011-06-14HouseRule H. Res. 300 passed House.
2011-06-13HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2112 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
2011-06-03HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
2011-06-03HouseThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-101, by Mr. Kingston.

Same As/Similar To

HR300 (Related) 2011-06-14 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB2596 (Related) 2011-10-17 - See also H.R. 2112.
SB1572 (Related) 2011-10-17 - See also H.R. 2112.
SB1596 (Related) 2011-10-17 - See also H.R. 2112.

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Access Board
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural insurance
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural research
Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
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Appropriations
Asia
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Bankruptcy
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Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
California
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China
Commission on Civil Rights
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Congressional oversight
Connecticut
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
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Criminal justice information and records
Cuba
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
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Department of Justice
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Detention of persons
Disability and paralysis
Disaster relief and insurance
District of Columbia
Domestic violence and child abuse
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Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Economic development
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Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Energy efficiency and conservation
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Executive agency funding and structure
Executive Office of the President
Farm Credit Administration
Farmland
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal Maritime Commission
Firearms and explosives
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international corporations
Foreign labor
Forests, forestry, trees
Fruit and vegetables
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
Government trust funds
Gulf of Mexico
Hawaii
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
HIV/AIDS
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing discrimination
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Indian social and development programs
Infrastructure development
Intellectual property
Interagency Council on Homelessness
Iowa
Judicial procedure and administration
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Land transfers
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Legal fees and court costs
Legal Services Corporation
Licensing and registrations
Lighting and heating
Low- and moderate-income housing
Maine
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Maryland
Massachusetts
Meat
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Michigan
Military facilities and property
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Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Mississippi
Motor carriers
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
National Science Foundation
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Natural disasters
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Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
North Carolina
Nutrition and diet
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Pennsylvania
Performance measurement
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Poverty and welfare assistance
Property rights
Public contracts and procurement
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Religion
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Rhode Island
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Saint Lawrence Seaway
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State and local courts
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U.S. International Trade Commission
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Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Visas and passports
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West Virginia
Wetlands
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Wyoming

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Summaryhttps://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2112/all-info
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Roll Callhttps://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00167.htm
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