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H.R. 2272 (110th)

America COMPETES Act

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Introduced

10 May 2007

Last action

8 September 2008 · Committee

Status

Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April 26, 2007)..

Sponsors

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2]

Subjects

Education

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Education

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Summary

21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, mathematics, education, engineering, technology, research, and training programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 for the: (1) National Science Foundation (NSF); and (2) specified programs and activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 May 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5496-5510)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 May 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5496-5510)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 May 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2272.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 May 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5496-5512)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 May 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 May 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 19 July 2007

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9574)

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Bingaman; Inouye; Kennedy; Lieberman; Mikulski; Kerry; Nelson FL; Domenici; Stevens; Enzi; Alexander; Ensign; Coleman. (consideration: CR S9574)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  13. 19 July 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 July 2007

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  16. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Gordon, Lipinski, Baird, Wu, Lampson, Udall (CO), Giffords, McNerney, Hall (TX), Sensenbrenner, Ehlers, Biggert, Feeney, and Gingrey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  18. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9223)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 31 July 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 31 July 2007

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H9222-9223, H9227-9228)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 31 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on Hall (TX) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the lower overall authorization level as set forth by the House in H.R. 2272 and insist on the language of subsection (a) of Section 203 of the House bill, relating to prioritization of early career grants to science and engineering researchers for the expansion of domestic energy production and use through coal-to-liquids technology and advanced nuclear reprocessing.

    Source: Floor

  22. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Hall (TX) moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 31 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 1 August 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 602 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2272 with 1 hour of general debate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 1 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 110-289 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9414-9465)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 1 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 110-289 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9414-9465)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 2 August 2007

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  28. 2 August 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 602 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 2 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 2 August 2007

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10761-10762)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 2 August 2007

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 367 - 57 (Roll no. 802). (consideration: CR H9605-9606)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 2 August 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 2 August 2007

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 367 - 57 (Roll no. 802).(consideration: CR H9605-9606)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 2 August 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions to conference report Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 227 (Roll no. 801). (consideration: CR H9604-9605)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 2 August 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference report was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9604)

    Source: Floor

  36. 2 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Shimkus moved to recommit with instructions to the conference report. (consideration: CR H9604; text: CR H9604)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 2 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9604)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 2 August 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2272.

    Source: Floor

  39. 2 August 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Gordon brought up conference report H. Rept. 110-289 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 602. (consideration: CR H9592-9606)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 3 August 2007

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  41. 4 August 2007

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  42. 4 August 2007

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  43. 9 August 2007

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-69.

    Source: President

  44. 9 August 2007

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  45. 9 August 2007

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  46. 6 May 2008

    Committee

    Hearing Held by Full Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 13, 2007).

    Source: Committee

  47. 8 September 2008

    Committee

    Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April 26, 2007)..

    Source: Committee

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