Bills in the 103rd Congress
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August 2, 1993 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. |
July 29, 1993 1:29 PM EDT |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 29, 1993 1:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.262 On agreeing to the Science, Space and Technology amendment Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 1:28 PM EDT |
On passage Passed by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 1:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 262: On agreeing to the Science, Space and Technology amendment Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 1:27 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.262 Amendment reported by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. An amendment directing the Administrator of NASA to explore ways of encouraging voluntary retirements by NASA personnel, in order to facilitate any restructuring resulting from the redesign of the space station. |
July 29, 1993 1:27 PM EDT |
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 1:27 PM EDT |
Pursuant to the motion to recommit, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology reported the bill back to the House with an amendment. |
July 29, 1993 1:27 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 262: Amendment reported by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. |
July 29, 1993 1:25 PM EDT |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit the bill with instructions that the committee report the bill back forthwith with an amendment directing the Administrator of NASA to explore ways of encouraging voluntary retirements by NASA personnel in order to facilitate any restructuring associated with the redesign of the space station. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 1:25 PM EDT |
The previous question was ordered without objection. |
July 29, 1993 1:24 PM EDT |
Mr. Walker moved to recommit with instructions to Science, Space and Technology. (consideration: CR H5479 ) |
July 29, 1993 1:23 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.259 On agreeing to the Cox amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 326 - 98 ( Roll no. 383 ). |
July 29, 1993 1:23 PM EDT |
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. |
July 29, 1993 1:23 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 259: On agreeing to the Cox amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 326 - 98 ( Roll no. 383 ). |
July 29, 1993 1:13 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.234 On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 303 - 111 ( Roll no. 382 ). |
July 29, 1993 1:13 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 234: On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 303 - 111 ( Roll no. 382 ). |
July 29, 1993 1:06 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.133 On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 6 ( Roll no. 381 ). |
July 29, 1993 1:06 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 133: On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 6 ( Roll no. 381 ). |
July 29, 1993 12:46 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.234 Mr. Goss demanded a separate vote on the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003). |
July 29, 1993 12:46 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.259 Goss demanded a separate vote on the Cox amendment (A016). |
July 29, 1993 12:46 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 234: Mr. Goss demanded a separate vote on the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003). |
July 29, 1993 12:46 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 259: Goss demanded a separate vote on the Cox amendment (A016). |
July 29, 1993 12:44 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.133 Mr. Goss demanded a separate vote on the Hall (TX) amendment (A001). |
July 29, 1993 12:44 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 133: Mr. Goss demanded a separate vote on the Hall (TX) amendment (A001). |
July 29, 1993 12:43 PM EDT |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2200 . |
July 29, 1993 12:43 PM EDT |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
July 29, 1993 12:36 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.261 On agreeing to the Klug amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 12:36 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 261: On agreeing to the Klug amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 12:34 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.260 On agreeing to the Becerra amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 12:34 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.261 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Klug. Amendment clarifies language related to the justification for the cancellation of the Advance Solid Rocket Motor program to include the issue of deficit reduction and that the program can no longer be justified in terms of its original mission. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 12:34 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 260: On agreeing to the Becerra amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 12:34 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 261: Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Klug. |
July 29, 1993 12:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.259 On agreeing to the Cox amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 319 - 109 ( Roll no. 380 ). |
July 29, 1993 12:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.260 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Becerra. Amendment calls on NASA to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that at least 8 percent of all contracts be awarded to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned businesses. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 12:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 259: On agreeing to the Cox amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 319 - 109 ( Roll no. 380 ). |
July 29, 1993 12:28 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 260: Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Becerra. |
July 29, 1993 11:35 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.259 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Cox. An amendment to remove the current restrictions on NASA from purchasing helium from private sector sources. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 11:35 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 259: Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Cox. |
July 29, 1993 11:10 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.258 On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:10 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 258: On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:09 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.258 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Traficant. Amendment prevents funds authorized in the bill from being used for contracts or subcontracts with firms of foreign countries which restrict U.S.-owned companies from competing for public works contracts in those countries. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 11:09 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 258: Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Traficant. |
July 29, 1993 11:08 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.257 On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:08 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 257: On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:07 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.257 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Traficant. Amendment requires NASA, whenever feasible, to select sites for new programs in economically depressed communities. |
July 29, 1993 11:07 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 257: Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Traficant. |
July 29, 1993 11:06 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.256 On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:06 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 256: On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:05 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.256 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Smith (MI). Amendment directs NASA and the Department of Agriculture to work together with the private sector to find ways to improve the use of remote sensing technology in American agriculture. |
July 29, 1993 11:05 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 256: Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Smith (MI). |
July 29, 1993 11:04 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.255 On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:04 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 255: On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:03 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.254 On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:03 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.255 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Walker. Amendment clarifies that the Office of Space Commerce within the Commerce Department is the principal unit that represents private sector interests in space commercialization. |
July 29, 1993 11:03 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 254: On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 11:03 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 255: Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Walker. |
July 29, 1993 10:58 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.254 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Walker. Amendment requires NASA to survey the private sector to see what new technology may be available from outside the government to accomplish the agency's goals. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 10:58 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 254: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Walker. |
July 29, 1993 10:56 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.253 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Walker. Amendment requires NASA to submit to Congress a plan on possible uses of the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) facility in Yellow Creek, MS. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 10:56 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.253 On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:56 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 253: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Walker. |
July 29, 1993 10:56 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 253: On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:55 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.239 On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment (A008) as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:55 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.252 On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:55 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 239: On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment (A008) as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:55 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 252: On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 29, 1993 10:50 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.252 Substitute (A009) offered by Mr. Walker to the Collins (GA) amendment (A008). See Collins (GA) amendment (A008) for description. Show Debate Speakers |
July 29, 1993 10:50 AM EDT |
The Committee of the Whole resumed consideration of the Collins (GA) amendment, left unfinished from July 23. |
July 29, 1993 10:50 AM EDT |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
July 29, 1993 10:50 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 252: Substitute (A009) offered by Mr. Walker to the Collins (GA) amendment (A008). |
July 29, 1993 10:49 AM EDT |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5461-5479 ) |
July 29, 1993 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1920 ) |
July 23, 1993 2:25 PM EDT |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business. |
July 23, 1993 2:25 PM EDT |
Pending before the Committee of the Whole as the next order of business is the amendment by Mr. Collins (GA). |
July 23, 1993 2:12 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.239 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Collins (GA). Amendment originally sought to reduce the authorization for NASA programs by 1.38 percent. \ As amended by the Walker substitute amendment (A009), the above was replaced with language which allows 1 percent of the authorization for NASA programs to be made available for disaster relief activities in response to major disasters declared by the President. Show Debate Speakers |
July 23, 1993 2:12 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 239: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Collins (GA). |
July 23, 1993 2:11 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.238 On agreeing to the Hefley amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 220 ( Roll no. 362 ). |
July 23, 1993 2:11 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 238: On agreeing to the Hefley amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 220 ( Roll no. 362 ). |
July 23, 1993 1:30 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.237 On agreeing to the Byrne amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 23, 1993 1:30 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.238 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Hefley. Amendment sought to reduce the authorization for the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network from $18 million to $10 million. |
July 23, 1993 1:30 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 237: On agreeing to the Byrne amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 23, 1993 1:30 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 238: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Hefley. |
July 23, 1993 1:24 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.236 On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 226 ( Roll no. 361 ). |
July 23, 1993 1:24 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.237 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Byrne. Amendment requires NASA to consider the range and scope of job loss as it restructures space station management. Show Debate Speakers |
July 23, 1993 1:24 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 236: On agreeing to the Walker amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 226 ( Roll no. 361 ). |
July 23, 1993 1:24 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 237: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Byrne. |
July 23, 1993 12:37 PM EDT |
LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Brown of California asked unanimous consent that debate on the Walker amendment and all amendments thereto continue for not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection. Show Debate Speakers |
July 23, 1993 12:35 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.235 On agreeing to the Hoke amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 23, 1993 12:35 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.236 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Walker. Amendment sought to transfer $18 million authorized for the Consortium for an International Earth Science Information Network and allocate those funds to the academic program budget which provides grants to universities and other academic institutions. |
July 23, 1993 12:35 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 235: On agreeing to the Hoke amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. |
July 23, 1993 12:35 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 236: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Walker. |
July 23, 1993 12:33 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.234 On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 276 - 139 ( Roll no. 360 ). |
July 23, 1993 12:33 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.235 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Hoke. Amendment authorizes the construction of a visitor's center at NASA's Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, OH. |
July 23, 1993 12:33 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 234: On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendments (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 276 - 139 ( Roll no. 360 ). |
July 23, 1993 12:33 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 235: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Hoke. |
July 23, 1993 11:18 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.234 Amendments (A003) offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner. Amendments en bloc: (1) eliminate $35 million authorized for relocating the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) production site; and (2) eliminate $33 million authorized for ASRM construction. Show Debate Speakers |
July 23, 1993 11:18 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 234: Amendments (A003) offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner. |
July 23, 1993 11:15 AM EDT |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
July 23, 1993 11:14 AM EDT |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5050-5066 ) |
June 23, 1993 4:07 PM EDT |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business. |
June 23, 1993 4:06 PM EDT |
Mr. Brown (CA) moved that the Committee rise. |
June 23, 1993 4:06 PM EDT |
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
June 23, 1993 4:05 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.134 On agreeing to the Roemer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 215 - 216 ( Roll no. 263 ). |
June 23, 1993 4:05 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 134: On agreeing to the Roemer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 215 - 216 ( Roll no. 263 ). |
June 23, 1993 12:12 PM EDT |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent request previously agreed to, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of debate on the Roemer amendment. |
June 23, 1993 12:10 PM EDT |
LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Roemer asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Roemer amendment, and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed three hours. Agreed to without objection. |
June 23, 1993 12:09 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.133 On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 11 ( Roll no. 262 ). |
June 23, 1993 12:09 PM EDT |
H.AMDT.134 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Roemer. Amendment sought to terminate the Space Station Freedom Program and would have authorized $825 million for expenses related to closing down the program. |
June 23, 1993 12:09 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 133: On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 11 ( Roll no. 262 ). |
June 23, 1993 12:09 PM EDT |
H.AMDT. 134: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Roemer. |
June 23, 1993 11:37 AM EDT |
H.AMDT.133 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hall (TX). Amendment reduces the FY 1994 authorization for NASA by $250 million. |
June 23, 1993 11:37 AM EDT |
H.AMDT. 133: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hall (TX). |
June 23, 1993 11:34 AM EDT |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3936-3973 ) |
June 23, 1993 11:34 AM EDT |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII. |
June 23, 1993 11:34 AM EDT |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. |
June 23, 1993 11:33 AM EDT |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business. |
June 23, 1993 11:32 AM EDT |
Mr. Brown (CA) moved that the Committee do now rise. |
June 23, 1993 11:32 AM EDT |
On motion that the Committee do now rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
June 23, 1993 11:30 AM EDT |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII. |
June 23, 1993 11:30 AM EDT |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. |
June 23, 1993 11:28 AM EDT |
Considered as unfinished business. |
June 16, 1993 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1521 ) |
June 14, 1993 3:14 PM EDT |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business. |
June 14, 1993 2:07 PM EDT |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 193 . (consideration: CR H3481-3489 ) |
June 14, 1993 2:07 PM EDT |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate. |
June 14, 1993 2:07 PM EDT |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII. |
June 14, 1993 2:07 PM EDT |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. |
June 14, 1993 2:07 PM EDT |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. |
June 14, 1993 2:06 PM EDT |
Rule H. Res. 193 passed House. |
June 10, 1993 7:27 PM EDT |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 67. |
June 10, 1993 7:27 PM EDT |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 193 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole under an open rule. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. |
June 10, 1993 7:26 PM EDT |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-123. |
June 9, 1993 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
June 9, 1993 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
May 20, 1993 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. |
May 20, 1993 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1323 ) |
Cosponsors
- James Bacchus, D-FL 15th
- Bud Cramer Jr., D-AL 5th
- Anna G. Eshoo, D-CA 14th
- Pete Geren III, D-TX 12th
- Ralph M. Hall, D-TX 4th
- Dave McCurdy, D-OK 4th
- James A. Traficant Jr., D-OH 17th
- Harold Lee Volkmer, D-MO 9th
- Roscoe Bartlett, R-MD 6th
- Joe Barton, R-TX 6th
- Sherwood L. Boehlert, R-NY 23rd
- Rick Boucher, D-VA 9th
- Ken Calvert, R-CA 43rd
- Jennifer Dunn, R-WA 8th
- Martin Hoke, R-OH 10th
- Sam Johnson, R-TX 3rd
- Tom Lewis, R-FL 16th
- Connie Morella, R-MD 8th
- Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA 45th
- Steven Schiff, R-NM 1st
- James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-WI 9th
- Bob Walker, R-PA 16th