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H.R. 2134 (111th)

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009

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Introduced

28 April 2009

Last action

9 December 2009 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]

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Summary

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009 - Establishes the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission which shall: (1) review and evaluate U.S. illicit drug supply policy (with particular emphasis on international drug policies and programs directed toward Western Hemisphere countries) and demand reduction policies and programs; and (2) identify policy and program options to improve existing international and domestic counternarcotics policy. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of the report required under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 28 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Foreign Affairs

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 April 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E992-993)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 29 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 June 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 July 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 October 2009

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) .

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 October 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13560-13561)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13560-13561)

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2134.

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13560-13563)

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 December 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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