United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2744 (109th)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006
Introduced
3 June 2005
Last action
10 November 2005 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 109-97.
Sponsors
Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]
Subjects
Agriculture
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes FY 2006 appropriations for the: (1) Department of Agriculture; (2) Food and Drug Administration; (3) Commodity Futures Trading Commission; and (4) Farm Credit Administration. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.
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Timeline
2 June 2005
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
Source: Calendars
2 June 2005
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-102, by Mr. Bonilla.
Source: Committee
2 June 2005
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-102, by Mr. Bonilla.
Source: Committee
3 June 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 June 2005
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 303 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2744 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 read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2744.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Passed
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 18 (Roll no. 238).
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 18 (Roll no. 238).
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4273)
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
Mr. Bonilla moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
Mr. Bonilla moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
Mr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that the proviso beginning on page 54, line 4 and ending on line 9 on the same page constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2744 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Ryan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 303 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 303. (consideration: CR H4201-4208, H4208-4251; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H4223, H4226, H4227-4230; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H4230-4231; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H4231-4232; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H4232-4233; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H4233, H4233-4234; text of Title VI as reported in House: CR H4234; text of Title VII as reported in House: CR H4234-4237)
Source: Floor
8 June 2005
Passed
Rule H. Res. 303 passed House.
Source: Floor
9 June 2005
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
21 June 2005
Committee
Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
23 June 2005
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
27 June 2005
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
Source: Calendars
27 June 2005
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Bennett with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-92.
Source: Committee
27 June 2005
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Bennett with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-92.
Source: Committee
15 September 2005
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10080-10103; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10080-10100)
Source: Floor
19 September 2005
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10173-10176, S10183)
Source: Floor
20 September 2005
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10210-10214, S10215-10227)
Source: Floor
21 September 2005
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10264-10287)
Source: Floor
22 September 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Bennett; Cochran; Specter; Bond; McConnell; Burns; Craig; Brownback; Stevens; Kohl; Harkin; Dorgan; Feinstein; Durbin; Johnson; Landrieu; Byrd.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 September 2005
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10327-10332)
Source: Floor
22 September 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 241.(text: CR 9/26/2005 S10441-10453)
Source: Floor
26 September 2005
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
19 October 2005
Vote
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delauro motion to instruct conferees the Chari put the question on the motion and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Delauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees until later in the legislative day.
Source: Floor
19 October 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 2005
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8940-8946)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bonilla moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Bonilla, Kingston, Latham, Emerson, Goode, LaHood, Doolittle, Alexander, Lewis (CA), DeLauro, Hinchey, Farr, Boyd, Kaptur, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 2005
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 535). (consideration: CR H9011)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 October 2005
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report. (consideration: CR H9204-9240)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 October 2005
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.(consideration: CR H9204-9240)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 109-255 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9204-9240)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 109-255 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9204-9240)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 October 2005
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 520 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2744 with 1 hour of general debate.
Source: Floor
28 October 2005
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 318 - 63 (Roll no. 555). (consideration: CR H9394)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 2005
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 2005
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 318 - 63 (Roll no. 555).(consideration: CR H9394)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 2005
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2744.
Source: Floor
28 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bonilla brought up conference report H. Rept. 109-255 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 520. (consideration: CR H9381-9394)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 2005
Passed
Rule H. Res. 520 passed House.
Source: Floor
31 October 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 November 2005
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S12287-12291)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 November 2005
Action
Cleared for White House.
3 November 2005
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
3 November 2005
Vote
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 18. Record Vote Number: 282.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 November 2005
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 18. Record Vote Number: 282.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 November 2005
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
4 November 2005
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
10 November 2005
Became law
Became Public Law No: 109-97.
Source: President
10 November 2005
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
10 November 2005
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
3 November 2005 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 2744 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 81 · No 18 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
22 September 2005 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2744 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 97 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 10 November 2005 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 24 September 2005 · Download file
- Public Print · 22 September 2005 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 27 June 2005 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 9 June 2005 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 8 June 2005 · Download file
- Reported in House · 2 June 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Public Law (text)
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Public Print (text)
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Passed Senate amended
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Passed House amended
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Reported to House without amendment
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to keep in effect an exemption for a clinical trial that concerns a life-threatening disease or condition and is not included in the registry of such trials. Amendment also seeks to prohibit the use of funds to approve certain applications.
- amends ← An amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for Outreach for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers by $1.875 million.
- amends ← An amendment to increase the funding limitation (by transfer) for salaries and expenses of personnel who carry out authorized environmental quality incentives programs by $40 million.
- amends ← An amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for APHIS salaries and expenses by $1.227 million.
- amends ← An amendment to require the Department of Agriculture, at the request of a producer or processor, to test ruminants, ruminant products, and ruminant by-products for the presence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy subject to reimbursement by the producer or processor of the costs incurred by the Department to conduct the tests.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit use of funds to grant a waiver of a financial conflict of interest requirement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for any voting member of an advisory committee or panel of the FDA; or to make a certification under existing law for any such voting member.
- amends ← At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: \ SEC. __. None of the funds made available by this Act to the Secretary of Agriculture may be used, after December 31, 2005, to purchase chickens, including chicken products, under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, unless the Secretary shall take into account whether such purchases are in compliance with standards relating to the wholesomeness of food for human consumption, pursuant to section 14(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1762a(d)).
- amends ← An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 759 from the bill relating to the delay in country of origin labeling for meat and meat products.
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