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H.R. 1906 (106th)

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000

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Introduced

24 May 1999

Last action

22 October 1999 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-78.

Sponsors

Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2]

Subjects

Environment, Housing, Agriculture, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Housing · Agriculture · Education

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Agricultural Programs Title II: Conservation Programs Title III: Rural Development Programs Title IV: Domestic Food Programs Title V: Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Title VI: Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Title VII: General Provisions Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates funds for FY 2000 for the following Department of Agriculture programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) executive operations ; (3) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration; (4) Agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments; (5) hazardous waste management; (6) departmental administration; (7) outreach for socially disadvantaged farmers; (8) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; (9) Office of Communications; (10) Office of the Inspector General; (11) Office of the General Counsel; (12) Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; (13) Economic Research Service; (14) National Agricultural Statistics Service; (15) Agricultural Research Service; (16) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; ( Native American Institutions Endowment Fund); (17) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; (18) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (19) Agricultural Marketing Service; (20) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration; (21) Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety; (22) Food Safety and Inspection Service; (23) Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services; (24) Farm Service Agency; (25) Risk Management Agency; (26) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund; and (27) Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. Title II: Conservation Programs - Appropriates funds for the: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment; and (2) Natural Resources Conservation Service. Title III: Rural Development Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development; (2) Rural Community Advancement Program; (3) Rural Housing Service; (4) Rural Business-Cooperative Service; and (5) Rural Utilities Service. Title IV: Domestic Food Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services; and (2) Food and Nutrition Service.. Title V: Foreign Assistance and Related Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Foreign Agricultural Service and General Sales Manager; (2) Public Law 480 program account, title I ocean freight differential grants, and titles II and III grants; and (3) Commodity Credit Corporation export loans program account. Title VI: Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Food and Drug Administration; (2) Commodity Futures Trading Commission; and (3) Farm Credit Administration. Title VII: General Provisions - Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 87.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 21 May 1999

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-157, by Mr. Skeen.

    Source: Committee

  3. 21 May 1999

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-157, by Mr. Skeen.

    Source: Committee

  4. 24 May 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 185 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1906 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chair may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the Congressional Record. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  5. 24 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1906 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1906 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chair may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the Congressional Record. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Edward A. Pease to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 185 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 185. (consideration: CR H3540-3584)

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 May 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 185 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 May 1999

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1906 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 May 1999

    Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Coburn by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 185, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 May 1999

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 May 1999

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3614-3649)

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 June 1999

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 176). (consideration: CR H3823)

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 June 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 June 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 183 (Roll no. 177).

    Source: Floor

  20. 8 June 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 183 (Roll no. 177).

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Obey moved to recommit the bill with instructions.

    Source: Floor

  22. 8 June 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  23. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1906.

    Source: Floor

  25. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    Postponed Proceedings on De Fazio Amendment - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio by voice vote. Mr. DeFazio objected to the voice vote pending the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.

    Source: Floor

  26. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 June 1999

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3780-3823)

    Source: Floor

  28. 9 June 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  29. 15 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  30. 4 August 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Cochran; Specter; Bond; Gorton; McConnell; Burns; Stevens; Kohl; Harkin; Dorgan; Feinstein; Durbin; Byrd. (consideration: CR S10214)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 4 August 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1233 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  32. 4 August 1999

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10214)

    Source: Floor

  33. 4 August 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  34. 4 August 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  35. 13 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Skeen, Walsh, Dickey, Kingston, Nethercutt, Bonilla, Latham, Emerson, Young (FL), Kaptur, DeLauro, Hinchey, Farr, Boyd, and Obey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 13 September 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 13 September 1999

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8125-8126)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 13 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 13 September 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to provide maximum funding, within the scope of conference, for food safety programs at the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.

    Source: Floor

  40. 13 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Obey moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 13 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Skeen asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 13 September 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  43. 30 September 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 317 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1906 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  44. 30 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 106-354 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9141-9173)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 30 September 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-354 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9141-9173)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 30 September 1999

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 30 September 1999

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 1 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 1 October 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 1 October 1999

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll No. 469). (consideration: CR H9217-9237)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 1 October 1999

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll No. 469).(consideration: CR H9217-9237)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 1 October 1999

    Vote

    On motion to recommit to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 228 (Roll no. 468). (consideration: CR H9236)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 1 October 1999

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit to conference committee was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  54. 1 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the conference committee.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 1 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 1 October 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on on H.R. 1906.

    Source: Floor

  57. 1 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Skeen brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-354 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 317.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 1 October 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 317 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  59. 6 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 7 October 1999

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1906 agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12215)

    Source: Floor

  61. 7 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  62. 8 October 1999

    Floor

    Second cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S12316)

    Source: Floor

  63. 12 October 1999

    Vote

    Cloture on the conference report invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-20. Record Vote No: 322. (consideration: CR S12419)

    Source: Floor

  64. 12 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S12405-12419)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  65. 13 October 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  66. 13 October 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  67. 13 October 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  68. 13 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  69. 13 October 1999

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 74-26. Record Vote No: 323.(consideration: CR S12504)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  70. 22 October 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-78.

    Source: President

  71. 22 October 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  72. 22 October 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

13 October 1999 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 1906 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 74 · No 26 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

12 October 1999 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1906 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Official source

Yes 79 · No 20 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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