Bills in the 112th Congress
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December 5, 2011 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
December 2, 2011 12:21 PM EST |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
December 2, 2011 12:21 PM EST |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 253 - 167 ( Roll no. 888 ). |
December 2, 2011 12:11 PM EST |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 233 ( Roll no. 887 ). |
December 2, 2011 12:11 PM EST |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 233 ( Roll no. 887 ). (consideration: CR H8105 ) |
December 2, 2011 11:55 AM EST |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
December 2, 2011 11:55 AM EST |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8104 ) |
December 2, 2011 11:43 AM EST |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that stipulates the provisions in this Act shall not apply to new regulations or the revision of existing regulations that reduce costs or increase coverage for pharmaceuticals and other health services for seniors, or efforts by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Veterans Administration, and Defense to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8103 ) |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
The 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. (text of committee amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8088-8092 ) |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
The 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. |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H8103-8105 ; text: CR H8103 ) |
December 2, 2011 11:42 AM EST |
Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. |
December 2, 2011 11:41 AM EST |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3010 . |
December 2, 2011 11:41 AM EST |
H.AMDT.893 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 247 ( Roll no. 886 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:41 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 893: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 247 ( Roll no. 886 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:37 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 892: On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 247 ( Roll no. 885 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:37 AM EST |
H.AMDT.892 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 247 ( Roll no. 885 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:32 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 891: On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 242 ( Roll no. 884 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:32 AM EST |
H.AMDT.891 On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 242 ( Roll no. 884 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:29 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 890: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 250 ( Roll no. 883 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:29 AM EST |
H.AMDT.890 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 250 ( Roll no. 883 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:25 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 888: On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 232 ( Roll no. 882 ). |
December 2, 2011 11:25 AM EST |
H.AMDT.888 On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 232 ( Roll no. 882 ). |
December 2, 2011 10:57 AM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7, 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. |
December 2, 2011 10:51 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT.893 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8097-8099 , H8102 ; text: CR H8097 ) Amendment sought to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 893: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8097-8099 , H8102 ; text: CR H8097 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 893: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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. |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT.893 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security. |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT.893 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8097-8099 , H8102 ; text: CR H8097 ) An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security. |
December 2, 2011 10:50 AM EST |
H.AMDT.893 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8097-8099 , H8102 ; text: CR H8097 ) Amendment sought to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security from the provisions of the bill. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 892: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT.892 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H8096-8097 , H8101-8102 ; text: CR H8096 ) Amendment sought to exempt actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act from the provisions of the bill. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT.892 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H8096-8097 , H8101-8102 ; text: CR H8096 ) Amendment sought to exempt from the Act actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT.892 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H8096-8097 , H8101-8102 ; text: CR H8096 ) An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the Act actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT.892 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the Act actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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. |
December 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 892: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H8096-8097 , H8101-8102 ; text: CR H8096 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:35 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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. |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 891: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). (consideration: CR H8095-8096 , H8100-8101 ; text: CR H8095 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
H.AMDT.891 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that regulations to protect public health and safety would not be blocked or repealed by H.R. 3010 . |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 891: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
H.AMDT.891 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). (consideration: CR H8095-8096 , H8100-8101 ; text: CR H8095 ) Amendment sought to clarify that regulations to protect public health and safety would not be blocked or repealed by H.R. 3010 . Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:34 AM EST |
H.AMDT.891 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). (consideration: CR H8095-8096 , H8100-8101 ; text: CR H8095 ) An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that regulations to protect public health and safety would not be blocked or repealed by H.R. 3010 . |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT.890 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8093-8095 , H8100 ; text: CR H8093 ) An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that the agency would retain the discretion to determine whether to provide advanced notice, not later than 90 days, of a proposed rule prior to it being published in the Federal Register. |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT.890 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8093-8095 , H8100 ; text: CR H8093 ) Amendment sought to clarify that the agency would retain the discretion to determine whether to provide advanced notice, not later than 90 days, of a proposed rule prior to it being published in the Federal Register. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT.890 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8093-8095 , H8100 ; text: CR H8093 ) Amendment sought to clarify that the agency would retain the discretion to determine whether to provide advance notice, not later than 90 days, of a proposed rule prior to it being published in the Federal Register. |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3. |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 890: Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 890: Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H8093-8095 , H8100 ; text: CR H8093 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST |
H.AMDT.890 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that the agency would retain the discretion to determine whether to provide advanced notice, not later than 90 days, of a proposed rule prior to it being published in the Federal Register. |
December 2, 2011 10:25 AM EST |
H.AMDT.889 On agreeing to the Olson amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. |
December 2, 2011 10:25 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 889: On agreeing to the Olson amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. |
December 2, 2011 10:21 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Olson amendment. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT.889 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. (consideration: CR H8093 ; text: CR H8093 ) Amendment clarified that when making a rule, an agency shall not only consider potential costs and benefits associated with such proposed rule (including direct, indirect, cumulative costs and benefits and estimated impacts on American jobs), but shall also estimate the net gain or loss in domestic jobs. |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT.889 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. (consideration: CR H8093 ; text: CR H8093 ) Amendment to clarify that cumulative costs and benefits and estimated impacts on jobs shall include an estimate of the net gain or loss in domestic jobs. |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT.889 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. (consideration: CR H8093 ; text: CR H8093 ) An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that cumulative costs and benefits and estimated impacts on jobs shall include an estimate of the net gain or loss in domestic jobs. |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT.889 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that cumulative costs and benefits and estimated impacts on jobs shall include an estimate of the net gain or loss in domestic jobs. |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
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. |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 889: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. (consideration: CR H8093 ; text: CR H8093 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:20 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 889: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Olson. |
December 2, 2011 10:14 AM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H.Res. 477 , the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment. Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 10:13 AM EST |
H.AMDT.888 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Moore. (consideration: CR H8092-8093 , H8099-8100 ; text: CR H8092 ) Amendment sought to clarify that an agency shall take into account whether a problem disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable subpopulations (including veterans, low-income individuals and families, and the elderly), and whether such an impact would be mitigated by new agency action. |
December 2, 2011 10:13 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 888: Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Moore. (consideration: CR H8092-8093 , H8099-8100 ; text: CR H8092 ) |
December 2, 2011 10:13 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 888: Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Moore. |
December 2, 2011 10:13 AM EST |
H.AMDT.888 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Moore. An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that an agency shall take into account whether a problem disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable subpopulations (including veterans, low-income individuals and families, and the elderly), and whether such an impact would be mitigated by new agency action. |
December 2, 2011 10:13 AM EST |
H.AMDT.888 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Moore. (consideration: CR H8092-8093 , H8099-8100 ; text: CR H8092 ) An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that an agency shall take into account whether a problem disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable subpopulations (including veterans, low-income individuals and families, and the elderly), and whether such an impact would be mitigated by new agency action. |
December 2, 2011 9:15 AM EST |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3010 . Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477 . |
December 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477 . (consideration: CR H8081-8105 ) Show Debate Speakers |
December 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 477 and Rule XVIII. |
December 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. |
December 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
November 30, 2011 6:21 PM EST |
Rule H. Res. 477 passed House. |
November 29, 2011 7:36 PM EST |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 477 Reported to House. Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. |
November 22, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 195. |
November 22, 2011 10:42 AM EST |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-294 . |
November 3, 2011 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 6. |
November 3, 2011 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
October 27, 2011 | Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law Discharged. |
October 25, 2011 | Committee Hearings Held. |
October 12, 2011 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law. |
September 22, 2011 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Cosponsors
- Howard Coble, R-NC 6th
- Collin Peterson, D-MN 7th
- Jason Chaffetz, R-UT 3rd
- Trent Franks, R-AZ 2nd
- Elton Gallegly, R-CA 24th
- Bob Goodlatte, R-VA 6th
- Trey Gowdy, R-SC 4th
- Tim Griffin, R-AR 2nd
- John Kline, R-MN 2nd
- John Mica, R-FL 7th
- Mike Pence, R-IN 6th
- Ben Quayle, R-AZ 3rd
- Dennis Ross, R-FL 12th
- Bill Shuster, R-PA 9th
- Sandy Adams, R-FL 24th
- Steve Austria, R-OH 7th
- Joe Baca, D-CA 43rd
- Ken Calvert, R-CA 44th
- Dennis Cardoza, D-CA 18th
- Jim Costa, D-CA 20th
- Geoff Davis, R-KY 4th
- Louie Gohmert Jr., R-TX 1st
- Bill Johnson, R-OH 6th
- John Carter, R-TX 31st
- Jim Matheson, D-UT 2nd
- Mike Conaway, R-TX 11th
- Joe Donnelly, D-IN 2nd
- Darrell Issa, R-CA 49th
- Walter B. Jones Jr., R-NC 3rd
- Steve King, R-IA 5th
- Cynthia Lummis, R-WY
- Ed Whitfield, R-KY 1st
- Jeff Flake, R-AZ 6th
- Lynn Jenkins, R-KS 2nd
- Austin Scott, R-GA 8th
- Heath Shuler, D-NC 11th
- Joe Wilson, R-SC 2nd