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H.R. 2996 (111th)

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 June 2009

Last action

30 October 2009 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-88.

Sponsors

Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]

Subjects

Environment, Agriculture

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Agriculture

Summary

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); (2) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; (3) the National Park Service (NPS); (4) the U.S. Geological Survey; (5) the Minerals Management Service (MMS); (6) the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; (7) the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) (including transfer of funds); (8) the Office of the Secretary; (9) departmental offices for insular affairs (including transfer of funds); (10) the Office of the Solicitor; (11) the Office of Inspector General; (12) the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (including transfer of funds); (13) wildland fire management (including transfer of funds); (14) the Central Hazardous Materials Fund; and (15) natural resource damage assessment and restoration. Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (including transfers and rescissions of funds); (2) the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service (including transfers of funds); and (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Makes appropriations for FY2010 for specified related agencies, including: (1) the National Institutes of Health (NIH); (2) the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; (3) the Executive Office of the President; (4) the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (including transfer of funds); (5) the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation; (6) the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; (7) the Smithsonian Institution; (8) the National Gallery of Art; (9) the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; (10) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; (11) the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities; (12) the Commission of Fine Arts; (13) the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; (14) the National Capital Planning Commission; (15) the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; (16) Presidio Trust; and (17) the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 97.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 23 June 2009

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-180, by Mr. Dicks.

    Source: Committee

  3. 23 June 2009

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-180, by Mr. Dicks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 June 2009

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 578 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  6. 25 June 2009

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 June 2009

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2996 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 June 2009

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 June 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Dicks moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 June 2009

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 578 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 June 2009

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 June 2009

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 578. (consideration: CR H7401-7437; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H7410, H7411-7412, H7413-7418; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H7418-7420; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H7420, H742-7427, CR 6/26/2009 H7470)

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 June 2009

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 578 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 June 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 June 2009

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 475).

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 June 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 475).

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 June 2009

    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

  18. 26 June 2009

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7470-7471)

    Source: Floor

  19. 26 June 2009

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2996.

    Source: Floor

  20. 26 June 2009

    Passed

    Mr. Simpson asked unanimous consent that the demand for a recorded vote on the Dicks amendment be withdrawn. Agreed to without objection and the Dicks amendment was adopted based upon the previous voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 26 June 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  22. 26 June 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7463-7471)

    Source: Floor

  23. 6 July 2009

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  24. 7 July 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

    Source: Calendars

  25. 7 July 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Feinstein with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-38.

    Source: Committee

  26. 7 July 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Feinstein with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-38.

    Source: Committee

  27. 17 September 2009

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9499-9520, S9541-9545; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9500-9514)

    Source: Floor

  28. 21 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9578-9583)

    Source: Floor

  29. 22 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9634-9635, S9635-9648, S9690)

    Source: Floor

  30. 23 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9706-9727)

    Source: Floor

  31. 24 September 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Feinstein; Byrd; Leahy; Dorgan; Mikulski; Kohl; Johnson; Reed; Nelson NE; Tester; Inouye; Alexander; Cochran; Bennett; Gregg; Murkowski; Collins; Bond. (consideration: CR S9812)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 24 September 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 298.(text: CR 9/25/2009 S9873-9889)

    Source: Floor

  33. 24 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9769-9812)

    Source: Floor

  34. 29 September 2009

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 26 October 2009

    Floor

    The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Simpson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on section 425 of the House bill and to not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless text of such agreement has been available to the managers in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable form for at least 72 hours prior to the time described in such clause.

    Source: Floor

  36. 26 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11759)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 26 October 2009

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 26 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Dicks moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H11756-11759)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 27 October 2009

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 27 October 2009

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 27 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Dicks, Moran (VA), Mollohan, Chandler, Hinchey, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Obey, Simpson, Calvert, LaTourette, Cole, and Lewis (CA). (consideration: CR H11826)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 27 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 27 October 2009

    Vote

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 147 (Roll no. 816). (consideration: CR H11824, H11826)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 28 October 2009

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 876 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2996 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. The conference report shall be considered as read. All points of order against theconference report arewaived.

    Source: Floor

  45. 28 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11871-11983)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 28 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11871-11983)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 29 October 2009

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  48. 29 October 2009

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 28. Record Vote Number: 331.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 29 October 2009

    Floor

    Point of order that the conference report violates Rule XXVIII raised in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  50. 29 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 29 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2996.

    Source: Floor

  52. 29 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 29 October 2009

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 178 (Roll no. 826).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 29 October 2009

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 178 (Roll no. 826).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 29 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H12068)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 29 October 2009

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Dicks brought up conference report H. Rept. 111-316 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 876. (consideration: CR H12057-12068)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 29 October 2009

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 876 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  58. 30 October 2009

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-88.

    Source: President

  59. 30 October 2009

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  60. 30 October 2009

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  61. 30 October 2009

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  62. 30 October 2009

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

29 October 2009 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 2996 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 72 · No 28 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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

24 September 2009 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2996 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 77 · No 21 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

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

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