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H.R. 5540 (110th)

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 March 2008

Last action

1 August 2008 · Introduced

Status

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.

Sponsors

Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]

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Summary

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to make permanent the authorization of appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E310-311)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 March 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 March 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 April 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 April 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 April 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 April 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 May 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 22 May 2008

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-667.

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 May 2008

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-667.

    Source: Committee

  13. 3 June 2008

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 June 2008

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 86 (Roll no. 386).

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 June 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 June 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 86 (Roll no. 386).

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 June 2008

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 223 (Roll no. 385).

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 June 2008

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5015)

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 June 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Sali moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H5014; text: CR H5014)

    Source: Floor

  20. 5 June 2008

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  21. 5 June 2008

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1233. (consideration: CR H5004-5016; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5004)

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 June 2008

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1233 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 6 June 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  24. 1 August 2008

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.

    Source: Calendars

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2008

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    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2008

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 June 2008

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 June 2008

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    summary · EN · 5 June 2008

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  • Reported to House without amendment

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    Introduced in House · EN · 5 March 2008

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