US Congress House Bill 5855 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Engrossed on June 11 2012 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-06-11 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary and executive management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) intelligence analysis and operations activities, and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including for border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology; (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including to reimburse other federal agencies for the costs associated with the care, maintenance, and repatriation of smuggled aliens unlawfully present in the United States, to identify and remove from the United States aliens convicted of a crime once they are judged deportable, and for detention and removal operations, including alternatives to detention; (3) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including for aviation security (including explosives detection systems), surface transportation security, screening programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, transportation security support and intelligence, and the Federal Air Marshals; (4) the Coast Guard, including funding derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for prevention, removal, and enforcement related to oil discharges and funding for environmental compliance and restoration; and (5) the U.S. Secret Service. Title III: Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, including for the Federal Protective Service and the Office of Biometric Identity Management; (2) the Office of Health Affairs, including for BioWatch operations; and (3) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including for grants for state and local programs, firefighter assistance grants, emergency management performance grants, the U.S. Fire Administration, disaster relief, the disaster assistance direct loan program account, the flood hazard mapping and risk analysis program, the National Flood Insurance Fund, the predisaster mitigation grant program, and the emergency food and shelter program. Title IV: Research and Development, Training, and Services - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), including for the E-Verify program; (2) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; (3) the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology; and (4) the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Title V: General Provisions - (Sec. 501) Sets forth limitations and prohibitions on the availability, use, reprogramming, or transfer of funds for specified programs and activities under this Act. (Sec. 513) Prohibits the use of funds available in this Act to amend the oath of allegiance required under the Immigration and Nationality Act. (Sec. 522) Prohibits the use of funds by CIS to grant an immigration benefit unless the results of required background checks have been received and do not preclude granting the benefit. (Sec. 526) Prohibits the use of funds for CBP to prevent an individual from importing a prescription drug from Canada if: (1) such individual is not in the business of importing a prescription drug; and (2) such drug complies with specified provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and is not a controlled substance or a biological product. Makes this section applicable only to individuals transporting on their person a personal-use quantity of the prescription drug, not exceeding a 90-day supply. (Sec. 528) Prohibits the use of funds made available in this Act: (1) for planning, testing, piloting, or developing a national identification card; (2) to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions, of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or who is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense (DOD); or (3) to employ unauthorized aliens. (Sec. 537) Requires any company that collects or retains personal information directly from any individual who participates in TSA's Registered Traveler or successor program to safeguard and dispose of such information in accordance with specified requirements. (Sec. 539) Requires the TSA Administrator to: (1) submit to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees a report that either certifies that the requirement for screening all air cargo on passenger aircraft by the deadline has been met or includes a strategy to comply with such requirements, and (2) continue to submit such reports every 90 days until the Administrator has achieved screening of 100% of such air cargo. (Sec. 543) Provides that any sale or collocation of federally owned detention facilities shall not result in the maintenance of fewer than 34,000 ICE detention beds. (Sec. 544) Prohibits funds made available under this Act or any prior appropriations Act from being provided to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. (Sec. 546) Requires the DHS Secretary to ensure enforcement of immigration laws. (Sec. 554) Prohibits funds made available under this Act from being used by a federal law enforcement officer to facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm to an individual if the officer knows or suspects that the individual is an agent of a drug cartel unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm at all times. (Sec. 560) Rescinds various amounts from specified agencies, including FEMA, the Coast Guard, and CBP. (Sec. 564) Repeals a provision directing TSA to retain any unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints until expended for the purpose of providing civil aviation security. (Sec. 566) Prohibits funds appropriated by this Act for ICE from: (1) being available to pay for an abortion, except where the mother's life would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in the case of rape or incest; or (2) being used to require any person to perform, or facilitate the performance of, an abortion. (Sec. 571) Prohibits the use of funds: (1) to implement or enforce the DHS rule entitled "Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives," published on April 2, 2012; (2) for the position of Public Advocate within ICE; (3) for the purchase, operation, or maintenance of armed unmanned aerial vehicles; (4) to enforce Executive Order 13166 (directing agencies to expand access to services for those with limited English proficiency); (5) to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the "Morton Memos" (regarding the civil immigration enforcement priorities of ICE and the use of prosecutorial discretion in removal cases involving the victims and witnesses of crime); or (6) to terminate an existing agreement regarding immigration enforcement powers delegated to state and local authorities.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013

Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL]

2012-06-07 - House - On Passage (Y: 234 N: 182 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 165 N: 251 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 99 N: 316 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 101 N: 314 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 250 N: 164 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 204 N: 210 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 131 N: 282 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 238 N: 175 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 224 N: 189 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Passage (Y: 234 N: 182 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 165 N: 251 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 99 N: 316 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 101 N: 314 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 250 N: 164 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 204 N: 210 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 131 N: 282 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 238 N: 175 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-07 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 224 N: 189 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 166 N: 245 NV: 20 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 150 N: 266 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 60 N: 355 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 167 N: 249 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 230 N: 186 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 302 N: 113 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 144 N: 273 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 156 N: 261 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 159 N: 254 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 211 N: 202 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 173 N: 240 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 140 N: 273 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 154 N: 260 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 166 N: 245 NV: 20 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 150 N: 266 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 60 N: 355 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 167 N: 249 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 230 N: 186 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 302 N: 113 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 144 N: 273 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 156 N: 261 NV: 14 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 159 N: 254 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 211 N: 202 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 173 N: 240 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 140 N: 273 NV: 18 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-06-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 154 N: 260 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-06-11	Senate	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
2012-06-07	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-06-07	House	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 370).
2012-06-07	House	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 251 (Roll no. 369). (consideration: CR H3651)
2012-06-07	House	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3650)
2012-06-07	House	Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to increase funding for the National Protection and Programs Directorate for infrastructure protection and information security programs and activities by $16,663,000 and decrease the Transportation Security Administration's administrative account by the same amount. The Motion would also increase funding for FEMA Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants by $340,300,000 and decrease general funding for the FEMA State and Local grant program by the same amount.
2012-06-07	House	Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H3650-3651; text: CR H3650)
2012-06-07	House	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2012-06-07	House	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3650)
2012-06-07	House	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5855.
2012-06-07	House	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1274 On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A041) Failed by recorded vote: 99 - 316 (Roll no. 368).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1273 On agreeing to the Turner (NY) amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 101 - 314 (Roll no. 367).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1270 On agreeing to the Sullivan amendment (A037) Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 164 (Roll no. 366).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1268 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A035) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 210 (Roll no. 365).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1267 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A034) Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 282 (Roll no. 364).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1266 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A033) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 175 (Roll no. 363).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1265 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A032) Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 189 (Roll no. 362).
2012-06-07	House	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1277 On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1277 Amendment (A044) offered by Mr. Cravaack. (consideration: CR H3641-3643; text: CR H3641)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by ICE to process the release of, or administer alternatives to detention for illegal immigrants who commit serious crimes.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1276 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A043) Failed by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1276 Amendment (A043) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H3640-3641; text: CR H3640)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds for behavior detection officers and for the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques program.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1275 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A042) Failed by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1275 Amendment (A042) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H3640; text: CR H3640)Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to restrict access to the Screening Partnership Program of the Transportation Security Administration.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1274 Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Polis. (consideration: CR H3638-3640, H3649; text: CR H3638)Amendment sought to make a 2% across the board reduction in funds, with the exception of counterterrorism accounts.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Turner (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Turner (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner (NY) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1273 Amendment (A040) offered by Mr. Turner (NY). (consideration: CR H3637-3638, H3648-3649; text: CR H3637)Amendment sought to limit funds for the surface transportation inspection program to not more than $20 million.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1272 On agreeing to the Aderholt amendments (A039) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Aderholt En Bloc amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1272 Amendments en bloc (A039) offered by Mr. Aderholt. (consideration: CR H3637; text: CR H3637)Amendment (comprised of three amendments offered en bloc) limits funds for the lease or purchase of new light-duty vehicles that are not in accordance with the President's fleet efficiency standards; limits funds for the use of armored, unmanned aerial systems; and limits funds for use in contravention of Federal immigration laws.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1271 On agreeing to the Barletta amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barletta amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1271 Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Barletta. (consideration: CR H3635-3637; text: CR H3635)Amendment prohibits the distribution of federal grant money to local law enforcement agencies that do not follow Federal immigration laws.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sullivan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sullivan amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1270 Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Sullivan. (consideration: CR H3632-3635, H3647-3648; text: CR H3632-3633)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to terminate the program detailed in 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows State and local law enforcement entities to enter into a partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1269 On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 16, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1269 Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Pierluisi. (consideration: CR H3632; text: CR H3632)Amendment allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Puerto Rico to supplement funding from the Puerto Rico Trust Fund with general appropriations in the event there is a shortfall.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second 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.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Blackburn amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1268 Amendment (A035) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H3630-3632, H3647; text: CR H3630)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Officers or Behavior Detection Officers outside an airport.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First 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.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Blackburn amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1267 Amendment (A034) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H3629-3630, H3646-3647; text: CR H3629)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide a Transportation Security Officer, Behavior Detection Officer, or other employee of the Transportation Security Administration 1) a badge or shield; or 2) a uniform with epaulets or a badge tab.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second King (IA) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1266 Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H3624-3629, H3645-3646; text: CR H3624-3625)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement the "Morton Memos", which addressed enforcement of immigration laws.
2012-06-07	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First King (IA) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1265 Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H3624, H3645; text: CR H3624)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to be used to enforce Executive Order 13166, which directs Federal agencies to provide foreign-language services to anyone who may seek to engage with the American Government.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1264 On agreeing to the Flores amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1264 Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Flores. (consideration: CR H3623-3624; text: CR H3623)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Section 526 prevents Federal agencies from entering into contracts for the procurement of a fuel unless its life cycle greenhouse gas emissions are less than or equal to emissions from an equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1263 By unanimous consent, the Crowley amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3623)
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crowley amendment pending reservation of a point of order.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1263 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Crowley. (consideration: CR H3622-3623; text: CR H3622)An amendment to state that it is the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security should increase coordination with India on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks in the United States and India.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1262 On agreeing to the Black amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Black amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1262 Amendment (A029) offered by Mrs. Black. (consideration: CR H3622; text: CR H3622)Amendment prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act may be used to provide funding for the position of Public Advocate within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1261 Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Ryan (OH) amendment (A028). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment pending reservation of a point of order.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1261 Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Ryan (OH). (consideration: CR H3621-3622; text: CR H3621)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President of the United States determines and certifies to the Congress that the Government of Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries, except that the President may waive the application of this section on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that it is in the national interests of the United States to do so.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1260 On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1260 Graves (MO) amendment (A027) modified by unanimous consent. (text as modified: CR H3621)
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1260 Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Graves (MO). (consideration: CR H3620-3621; text: CR H3620)Amendment, as modified, prohibits the use of funds for the enforcement of the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. The modification made a technical correction in the text of the amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1259 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1259 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Ellison. (consideration: CR H3620; text: CR H3620)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to be used in contravention of any of the following: 1. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Consitution of the United States; 2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs); 3. Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (relating to prohibition of discrimination); and 4. Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (relating to unlawful police pattern of practice).
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1258 By unanimous consent, the Brown (FL) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3619)
2012-06-07	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown(FL) amendment.
2012-06-07	House	H.AMDT.1258 Amendment (A025) offered by Ms. Brown (FL). (consideration: CR H3619-3620; text: CR H3619)An amendment to reduce the "Departmental Management and Operations, Departmental Operations, Office of the Secretary and Executive Management" Account by $28,400,000 and increase the "U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Salaries and Expenses" Account by $25,000,000.
2012-06-07	House	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2012-06-07	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3618-3652)
2012-06-07	House	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Aderholt asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 5855 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 667, no further amendment to the bill may be offered except those on a list provided to the desk. Agreed to without objection.
2012-06-06	House	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5855 as unfinished business.
2012-06-06	House	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	Mr. Aderholt moved that the committee rise.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1255 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 245 (Roll no. 357). (consideration: CR H3574-3575)
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1254 On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 266 (Roll no. 356). (consideration: CR H3573-3574)
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1249 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 60 - 355 (Roll no. 355).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1243 On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 249 (Roll no. 354).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1242 On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 186 (Roll no. 353). (consideration: CR H3571-3572)
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1238 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 302 - 113 (Roll no. 352).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1253 On agreeing to the Hahn amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 273 (Roll no. 351).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1241 On agreeing to the Hahn amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 261 (Roll no. 350).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1245 On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 254 (Roll no. 349).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1237 On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 202 (Roll no. 348).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1235 On agreeing to the Holt amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 240 (Roll no. 347).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1234 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 273 (Roll no. 346).
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1233 On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 260 (Roll no. 345).
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1255 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H3559-3561, H3574-3575; text: CR H3559)Amendment sought to reduce the amount that DHS can spend on construction of laboratory facilities (specifically NBAF) by $75 million and to redirect those funds to the research, development, acquisitions, and operations account.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Higgins amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1254 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Higgins. (consideration: CR H3557-3558, H3573-3574; text: CR H3557)Amendment sought to increase funds for FEMA State and local grant programs (to increase eligibility for the Urban Areas Security Initiatives) by $58 million and to reduce the Science and Technology Research, Development, Acquistion, and Operations account by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1253 Amendment (A022) offered by Ms. Hahn. (consideration: CR H3556-3557, H3570-3571; text: CR H3556)Amendment sought to increase the funding for port security grants by $75 million and to reduce the funds for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility account by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1252 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A021) Failed by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1252 Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3554-3556; text: CR H3554)Amendment sought to reduce the funds available for State and Local Programs with the Federal Emergency Management Agency by $412,908,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1251 On agreeing to the Gardner amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1251 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Gardner. (consideration: CR H3552; text: CR H3552)Amendment makes available such sums as may be necessary to the Secretary of Homeland Security to comply with the Coast Guard's energy management requirements under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1250 On agreeing to the Dold amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dold amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1250 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Dold. (consideration: CR H3550-3552; text: CR H3550)Amendment increases funds for United States Coast Guard Operating Expenses by $5.2 million to address search and rescue capabilities in the Great Lakes Region and reduces funds for Coast Guard automated systems by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED 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.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1249 Amendment (A018) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3549-3550, H3573; text: CR H3549)Amendment sought to reduce the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security account by $61 million and to increase the Federal Air Marshals account by $50 million.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1248 On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1248 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Cravaack. (consideration: CR H3548-3549; text: CR H3548)Amendment redirects $10 million in funding within the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security account for the Federal Flight Deck Officer program.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1247 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A016) Failed by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1247 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H3546-3547; text: CR H3546)Amendment sought to eliminate funding for the Transportation Security Administration related to providing civil aviation security services and to apply the savings of $5,041,230,000 to the spending reduction account.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1246 On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A015) Failed by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1246 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Polis. (consideration: CR H3545-3546; text: CR H3545)Amendment sought to reduce Immigration and Customs Enforcement salaries and expenses by $501,331,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED 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.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the second Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1245 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H3544-3545, H3569; text: CR H3544)Amendment sought to reduce funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement salaries and expenses by $10 million and to increase funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local programs account by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1244 On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wasserman Schultz amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1244 Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Wasserman Schultz. (consideration: CR H3542-3544; text: CR H3543)Amendment redirects $20 million in funding within immigration and customs enforcement to combat child exploitation.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Loretta Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1243 Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta. (consideration: CR H3541-3542, H3572-3573; text: CR H3541)Amendment sought to redirect $40 million from Detention and Removal Operations to the Office of Investigations within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement account to combat child exploitation and human trafficking.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1242 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Bishop (UT). (consideration: CR H3539-3540, H3571-3572; text: CR H3539)Amendment reduces funds for environmental mitigation by $3 million and increases funds for the Air and Marine Interdiction account by $624,000, for the purpose of recapitalizing the Border Patrol's airplane fleet.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1241 Amendment (A010) offered by Ms. Hahn. (consideration: CR H3537-3539, H3569-3570; text: CR H3539)Amendment sought to increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses by $10 million and to reduce funds for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility by $24,250,000.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1240 Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Grijalva amendment (A009). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read for amendment. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grijalva amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1240 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H3537; text: CR H3537)An amendment to increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses by $30 million and reduce funds for border secruity fencing, infrastructure, and technology by $30 million.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1239 On agreeing to the Runyan amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1239 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Runyan. (consideration: CR H3535-3536; text: CR H3535)Amendment reduces funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and increases funds for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant by $2.5 million and the Assistance to Firefighters Grants by $2.5 million.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1238 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Poe (TX). (consideration: CR H3534-3535; text: CR H3534)Amendment reduces funds for the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security by $10 million and increases funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED 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.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1237 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H3534, H3568-3569; text: CR H3534)Amendment reduces funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security by $10 million and increases funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local Programs, for the purpose of border security and protection, by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1236 On agreeing to the Grimm amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 677, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1236 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Grimm. (consideration: CR H3533-3534; text: CR H3533)Amendment reduces funds for the Departmental Operations of the Office of the Under Secretary by $7,667,000 and increases funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Response System by a similar amount.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1235 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Holt. (consideration: CR H3531-3532, H3567-3568; text: CR H3531)Amendment sought to reduce the following accounts by a total of $50 million: 1) Overall Management and Administration, 2) Intelligence and Analysis, and 3) Transportation Security Administration, and sought to increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local Programs account for rail and transit security grants by $50 million.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED 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.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1234 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H3530-3531, H3567; text: CR H3530)Amendment sought to reduce administrative salaries in the expense accounts by 3%, with the exception of the Coast Guard, and to apply the savings of $498,099,270 to the spending reduction account.
2012-06-06	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1233 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Moore. (consideration: CR H3529-3530, H3566-3567; text: CR H3529)Amendment sought to increase funds for the Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Liberties by $3 million and to reduce funds for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations Automation Modernization by $4.8 million.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1232 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-06-06	House	H.AMDT.1232 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3528-3529; text: CR H3528)Amendment reduces funds for Departmental Operations, Office of the Secretary by $50,000 and increases funds for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations U.S. Customs and Border Protection Salaries and Expenses by $43,000.
2012-06-06	House	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2012-06-06	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3528-3575; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3528; H3532-3533, H3536; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3536-3537, H3539, H3540-3541, H3546, H3547, H3550, H3552-3553; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3553-3554, H3558-3559; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3559, H3561; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H3561-3566, H3566)
2012-06-06	House	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5855 as unfinished business.
2012-06-06	House	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2012-06-06	House	Mr. Aderholt moved that the committee rise.
2012-06-06	House	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5855.
2012-06-06	House	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2012-06-06	House	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.
2012-06-06	House	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.
2012-06-06	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. (consideration: CR H3499-3505)
2012-05-23	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.
2012-05-23	House	The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-492, by Mr. Aderholt.

HR667 (Related) 2012-05-31 - Pursuant to a previous special order, amendments numbered 4 and 6 printed in House Report 112-504 are modified to include amendatory instructions.
HB2017 (Related) 2011-09-30 - Became Public Law No: 112-33.
SB3216 (Related) 2012-05-22 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5855/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr5855/BILLS-112hr5855rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr5855/BILLS-112hr5855eh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr5855/BILLS-112hr5855pcs.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012345
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012346
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012347
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012348
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012349
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012350
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012351
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012352
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012353
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012354
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012355
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012356
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012357
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012362
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012363
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012364
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012365
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012366
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012367
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012368
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012369
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2012370