Bills in the 115th Congress
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte
R-VA 6th- 2 Cosponsors
Mar 9, 2017: Passed House
Law
Actions
| March 13, 2017 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
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March 9, 2017 6:53 PM EST |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 148). |
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March 9, 2017 6:53 PM EST |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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March 9, 2017 6:53 PM EST |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 6:46 PM EST |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 234 (Roll no. 147). |
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March 9, 2017 6:40 PM EST |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 6:40 PM EST |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
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March 9, 2017 6:32 PM EST |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward to protect drinking water supplies.
Action By: House of Representatives Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 6:32 PM EST |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward to protect drinking water supplies. |
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March 9, 2017 6:32 PM EST |
Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1998) |
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March 9, 2017 6:30 PM 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. (consideration: CR H1981-1983) |
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March 9, 2017 6:30 PM EST |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
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March 9, 2017 6:30 PM EST |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 6:29 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 75: On agreeing to the Espaillat amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 228 (Roll no. 146). |
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March 9, 2017 6:29 PM EST |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 985. |
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March 9, 2017 6:26 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 74: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 229 (Roll no. 145). |
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March 9, 2017 6:22 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 73: On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 144). |
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March 9, 2017 6:19 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 72: On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 143). |
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March 9, 2017 6:16 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 71: On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 230 (Roll no. 142). |
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March 9, 2017 6:11 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 70: On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 228 (Roll no. 141). |
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March 9, 2017 6:07 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 69: On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 227 (Roll no. 140). |
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March 9, 2017 5:45 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Espaillat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Espaillat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:45 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Espaillat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Espaillat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 9, 2017 5:40 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Espaillat amendment No. 8. |
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March 9, 2017 5:39 PM EST |
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. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:39 PM EST |
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. |
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March 9, 2017 5:39 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 75: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Espaillat. (consideration: CR H1992-1993, H1997; text: CR H1992) Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:30 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 74: Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H1990-1992, H1996-1997; text: CR H1991) |
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March 9, 2017 5:30 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:30 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:30 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 9, 2017 5:21 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 73: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H1988-1990, H1996; text: CR H1988) |
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March 9, 2017 5:21 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 6. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:21 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:21 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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. |
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March 9, 2017 5:11 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:10 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:10 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 9, 2017 5:10 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 72: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H1987-1988, H1995-1996; text: CR H1987) Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:03 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 4. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 5:02 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 5:02 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 9, 2017 5:02 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 71: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Soto. (consideration: CR H1986-1987, H1994-1995; text: CR H1986) Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 4:53 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 4:53 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 70: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Deutch. (consideration: CR H1985-1986, H1994; text: CR H1985) |
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March 9, 2017 4:52 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 4:52 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 9, 2017 4:45 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 4:44 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 69: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Deutch. (consideration: CR H1984-1985, H1993-1994; text: CR H1984) Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 4:44 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 68: On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 9, 2017 4:37 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 4:37 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 68: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte. (consideration: CR H1983-1984; text: CR H1983) |
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March 9, 2017 3:48 PM EST |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 985. |
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March 9, 2017 3:48 PM EST |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. Action By: House of Representatives |
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March 9, 2017 3:48 PM EST |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
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March 9, 2017 3:48 PM EST |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII.
Action By: House of Representatives Show Debate Speakers |
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March 9, 2017 3:48 PM EST |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII. |
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March 9, 2017 3:47 PM EST |
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 720 and H.R. 985. |
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March 9, 2017 3:47 PM EST |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. (consideration: CR H1974-2000) |
| March 7, 2017 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11. |
| March 7, 2017 | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25.Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| March 7, 2017 | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25. Action By: House Judiciary |
| March 7, 2017 | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12.Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12. Action By: House Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: House Judiciary |
| February 15, 2017 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 10, 2017 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 10, 2017 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Action By: House Judiciary |
| February 10, 2017 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| February 9, 2017 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| February 9, 2017 | Introduced in House |
Cosponsors
- Pete Sessions, R-TX 32nd
- Glenn Grothman, R-WI 6th