United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3221 (110th)
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
Introduced
30 July 2007
Last action
26 July 2008 · Floor
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-289.
Sponsors
Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Subjects
Defence, Housing, Energy, Transport, Taxation, Education, Climate
Source updated
23 March 2026
Defence · Housing · Energy · Transport · Taxation · Education · Climate
Summary
New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security. Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an energy efficiency and renewable energy industries workforce. International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Climate Change to be headed by an Ambassador-at-large with the primary responsibility of advancing U.S. goals for reducing global greenhouse emissions and for addressing the challenges posed by global climate change. Requires: (1) the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support policies and programs in developing countries that promote clean and efficient energy technologies; (2) the Secretary of Commerce to direct the United States and Foreign Commercial Service to promote U.S. exports in clean and efficient energy technologies and to direct the International Trade Administration (ITA) to encourage private sector trade and investment in clean and efficient energy technologies; (3) the Director of the Trade and Development Agency to fund projects for using clean and efficient energy technologies; and (4) the President to provide assistance to the Interagency Working Group to support a clean energy technology exports initiative. Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a global climate change exchange program. Establishes the International Clean Energy Foundation to promote projects outside the United States for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to work with foreign governments and private entities to address climate change issues. Small Energy Efficient Businesses Act - Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to: (1) authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide assistance to state development companies for projects that reduce energy consumption by at least 10% and generate renewable resources; (2) authorize small business investment companies to issue Energy Saving debentures; and (3) require the SBA Administrator to establish a Renewable Fuel Capital Investment Program. Amends the Small Business Act to: (1) direct the SBA Administrator to make small business loans to purchase energy efficient equipment or fixtures; (2) authorize a small business development center to apply for an additional grant to carry out a small business sustainability initiative project; and (3) direct the SBA Administrator to develop and coordinate a program for small business education on energy efficiency. Establishes: (1) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy (DOE) to overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of energy technologies; and (2) the Energy Transformation Acceleration Fund to fund energy technologies research. Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) support programs to expand the use of marine renewable energy production; and (2) award grants to institutions of higher education to establish one or more National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers. Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) support programs to expand the use of geothermal energy production; (2) extend the DOE's GeoPowering the West program throughout the entire United States; and (3) award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish two Centers for Geothermal Technology Transfer. Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a research and development program on thermal energy storage technologies for concentrating solar power; (2) a grant program for solar industry workforce training and internships; (3) a research and development program for direct solar light pipe technology; (4) a solar air conditioning research and development program; and (5) a grant program to states to demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology. Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish a technology transfer center for information on research, development, and commercial application of technologies related to biofuels, biogas, and biorefineries: (2) award grants for biofuel production research and development in states with low rates of ethanol and cellulosic biomass ethanol production; and (3) conduct studies on increasing biodiesel production and consumption of ethanol-blending gasoline. Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) carry out fundamental science and engineering research to develop and document new approaches to capture and store carbon dioxide; (2) ensure that fundamental research is appropriately applied to energy technology development activities and the field testing of carbon sequestration activities; (3) promote regional carbon sequestration partnerships to conduct geologic sequestration tests involving carbon dioxide in a variety of geological settings; and (4) conduct at least seven initial large-volume sequestration tests for geological containment of carbon dioxide. Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - Directs the President to: (1) establish an interagency committee to ensure cooperation and coordination of federal research activities pertaining to processes of global change; (2) establish an interagency United States Global Change Research Program to improve understanding of global change; (3) develop a National Global Change Research and Assessment Plan to implement the Program, including recommendations for global change research; (4) establish a Global Change Research Information Exchange; and (5) establish an interagency climate and other global change data management working group. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to contract for a study of the potential impacts of climate change on patterns of hurricane and typhoon development. Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 - Expands and extends agricultural-based energy programs established by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 through FY2012, including programs for biofuels production, biorefineries, cellulosic biomass feedstocks and production, and forest bioenergy research. Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007 - Requires: (1) federal agencies to annually inventory and report their greenhouse gas emissions for the preceding fiscal year and to reduce net emissions to zero by FY2050: (2) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate annual greenhouse gas emission targets for FY2010-FY2050; (3) federal agencies to develop plans and publicly report progress for meeting emission targets; (4) federal agencies to purchase low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles; and (5) new federal buildings to be designed to reduce fossil-fuel generated power consumption and meet green buildings standards. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act: (1) repeal the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Permit Processing Improvement Fund; and (2) extend deadlines for consideration of applications for permits for oil and gas drilling on federal lands. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish a cost recovery fee for applications for a permit to drill for oil and gas on federal lands; (2) develop a strategy for oil shale and tar sands leasing and development; and (3) modify best management practices guidelines for oil and gas development on federal lands. Federal Consistency Appeals Decision Refinement Act - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to increase from 160 days to 200 days the amount of time allotted to the Secretary of Commerce to compile a record of decision (ROD) used in an appeal of state consistency with federal coastal zone management programs. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct no less than 550 audits of oil and gas leases on federal lands by FY2009. Establishes a Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee to study impacts on wildlife and their habitats related to land-based wind energy facilities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct an analysis of the existing capacity of regional transmission systems in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to states for surveys of federal and state coastal waters. Establishes pilot programs for the development of strategic solar reserves and for biomass activities on federal lands. National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) conduct a national assessment of the geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide; and (2) establish a National Resources Management Council on Climate Change to address the impact of climate change on federal lands, the ocean environment, and the federal water infrastructure. Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act - Requires the Secretary of Energy to promulgate a national strategy for assisting wildlife populations and their habitats in adapting to the impacts of global warming. Establishes a science advisory board to assist the Secretary and a National Global Warming and Wildlife Science Center within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Establishes a state and tribal wildlife grants program. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate a national strategy to support state and federal agency efforts to mitigate the impacts on ocean and coastal ecosystems from global warming. National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007 - Establishes a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System to support national defense, marine commerce, energy production and other activities and to promote greater public awareness and stewardship of the Nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to agree to any lessee request to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western Gulf of Mexico tract during 1998 and 1999 to incorporate specified price thresholds. Reaffirms the authority of the Secretary to vary, based on the price of production from a lease, the suspension of royalties under specified leases on the Outer Continental Shelf. Establishes in the Treasury the Oil Shale Community Impact Assistance Fund. Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Department of Transportation (DOT) a Center for Climate Change and Environment to plan, coordinate, and implement efforts to reduce transportation-related energy use and mitigate the effects of climate change. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish programs for: (1) purchasing hybrid locomotives, including hybrid switch locomotives; (2) rehabilitating, preserving, or improving railroad tracks; (3) short sea transportation; and (4) environmental mitigation demonstration projects at public-use airports. Establishes standards and programs for public building energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Requires the installation of a photovoltaic system in the headquarters building of the Department of Energy. Prohibits the use of a general service incandescent lamp in Coast Guard facilities after 2009. Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) study the feasibility of constructing a photovoltaic roof for the Rayburn House Office Building; and (2) construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E-85 fuel near the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station. Directs the Architect: (1) to include energy efficiency and other environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan; and (2) install technologies for the capture and storage or use of carbon dioxide. Establishes the 21st Century Water Commission to address future water supply and demand and the impacts of climate change on water availability and quality. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study the effects of climate change on FEMA preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs. Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Establishes new energy efficiency standards and testing procedures for residential appliances, electric motors, residential boilers, external power supplies, light bulbs, incandescent reflector lamps, and other lighting fixtures. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish regional standards for space heating and air conditioning products. Sets forth new energy efficiency standards for residential, commercial, and federal buildings. Establishes: (1) an Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings in the General Services Administration (GSA); and (2) an Office of Commercial high-Performance Green Buildings in the Department of Energy. Directs the Secretary to study to use of power management software by DOE and other federal facilities to reduce the use of electricity in computer monitors and personal computers. Directs the EPA Administrator to establish a Recoverable Waste-Energy Inventory Program to survey all major U.S industrial and commercial combustion sources. Establishes in the EPA a Waste Energy Recovery Incentive Grant Program. Establishes Clean Energy Application Centers (previously named Combined Heat and Power Application Centers) for the deployment of clean energy technologies. Sustainable Energy Institutional Infrastructure Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) provide information and technical assistance to institutional entities for developing sustainable infrastructure; (2) create a Sustainable Institutions Revolving Fund to provide loans for the construction or improvement of sustainable energy infrastructure to serve institutional entities; (3) create a training program to educate federal contracting officers to negotiate energy efficiency contracts; (4) establish an Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program to make grants for energy efficiency programs; and (5) provide education and technical assistance to state and local governments on energy efficiency practices. Reauthorizes energy efficiency grant programs through FY2012. Smart Grid Facilitation Act of 2007 - Directs the President to establish a Grid Modernization Commission to implement Smart Grid technologies, coordinate efforts with states and utilities, and develop and implement a National Action Plan on Demand Response. Creates a federal matching grant program to reimburse one-fourth of the costs of implementing Smart Grid technologies where consumers, utilities, states or other participants contribute three-quarters of the costs. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) develop programs to assist deployment of Smart Grid technologies and to perform cooperative demonstration projects with as many as five electric utility systems; and (2) make grants for the installation, replacement, or conversion of motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure to store and dispense renewable fuel. Mandates studies on the feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines, gasoline with increased ethanol levels, the adequacy of railroad transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel, and the impact of increased use of renewable fuels on the U.S. economy United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy, in implementing certain energy cooperation agreements between the United States and Israel, to establish a grant program to support research, development, and commercialization of alternative renewable energy sources. Establishes a program of incentives for advanced plug-in hybrid motor vehicles and components. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration to establish a five-year plan to improve data collection for information needed for energy markets and related financial operations.
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Timeline
26 April 2007
Committee
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral
Source: Committee
15 May 2007
Committee
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral
Source: Committee
14 June 2007
Committee
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Engery and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral
Source: Committee
19 June 2007
Committee
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral
Source: Committee
30 July 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 August 2007
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 615 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 hours 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and the Committee of the Whole.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3221.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 172 (Roll no. 832).
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable David R. Obey to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 172 (Roll no. 832).
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 244 (Roll no. 831). (consideration: CR H9913)
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
Mr. Barton (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committees of jurisdiction. (consideration: CR H9875-9913; text: CR H9875-9913)
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
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
4 August 2007
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9875)
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3221.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3221 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
Ms. Solis moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 615 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 hours 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and the Committee of the Whole.
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 615. (consideration: CR H9722-9842, H9843-9861, H9861-9869, H9870-9914; text of measure as introduced: CR H9750-9839)
Source: Floor
4 August 2007
Passed
Rule H. Res. 615 passed House.
Source: Floor
4 September 2007
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
5 September 2007
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
Source: Calendars
19 September 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Source: Committee
14 February 2008
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1082-1083)
Source: Floor
28 February 2008
Vote
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 35. (consideration: CR S1364-1376; text: CR S1364-1365)
Source: Floor
29 February 2008
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1393-1417)
Source: Floor
11 March 2008
Committee
For Further Action See H.R.6.
Source: Committee
14 March 2008
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Source: Floor
1 April 2008
Passed
Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote Number 35) agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2268)
Source: Floor
2 April 2008
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2337)
Source: Floor
3 April 2008
Passed
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2368)
Source: Floor
4 April 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2591-2606, S2607-2610)
Source: Floor
7 April 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2628-2832)
Source: Floor
8 April 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2722-2726, S2726-2728, S2729-2730, S2730-2731, S2733-2734, S2735-2738)
Source: Floor
9 April 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2780-2811)
Source: Floor
10 April 2008
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 96.(text: CR 4/16/2008 S3087-3102)
Source: Floor
10 April 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2836-2861)
Source: Floor
16 April 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
6 May 2008
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1175 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The rule waives all points of order against the motion except for clause 10 of rule XXI. The rule also provides that the Chair shall divide the question of adoption of the motion among the three House amendments. The rule provides that upon adoption of the motion specified in the first section of the resolution, a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title shall be considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
7 May 2008
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1175 passed House.
Source: Floor
8 May 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 May 2008
Vote
On motion to agree to the Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 154 (Roll No. 301).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 May 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to the Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 154 (Roll No. 301).
Source: NotUsed
8 May 2008
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 May 2008
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1175, the House proceeded with 3 hours of debate on the Frank (MA) motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3221 with amendments.
Source: Floor
8 May 2008
Passed
Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 May 2008
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.
Source: Floor
19 June 2008
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5775-5819)
Source: Floor
20 June 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5921-5928)
Source: Floor
23 June 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5949)
Source: Floor
24 June 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5975-5976, S5977-5928, S5980-5983, S5983, S5987-5988, S5988-5989, S5989-5992, S6003-6005, S6082-6095)
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Vote
Senate concurred in House amendment striking section 1 through title V and inserting certain language to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4983) by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 16. Record Vote Number: 157. (consideration: CR S6141)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 June 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment striking section 1 through title V and inserting certain language to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4983) by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 16. Record Vote Number: 157.(consideration: CR S6141)
Source: NotUsed
25 June 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6097-6098, S6102-6103, S6105-6106, S6107-6108, S6112-6114, S6137-6141)
Source: Floor
26 June 2008
Floor
Reid motion to concur in the amendments of the House, striking title VI through XI, to the Senate amendment made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6224)
Source: Floor
7 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6354-6356)
Source: Floor
8 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6448)
Source: Floor
8 July 2008
Passed
Senate agreed to amendments of the House, striking titles VI through XI, to the Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 July 2008
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to amendments of the House, striking titles VI through XI, to the Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: NotUsed
9 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6490, S6494)
Source: Floor
10 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6513-6514, S6516-6521, S6524-6525, S6535, S6547-6548, S6550)
Source: Floor
11 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6585, S6588, S6590-6595)
Source: Floor
11 July 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to the amendments of the House adding a new title and inserting a new section to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 3221 by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 5. Record Vote Number: 173.(text of Senate amendment to House amendments to Senate amendment: CR 7/15/2008 S6736-6797)
Source: NotUsed
15 July 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7130-7131)
Source: Floor
23 July 2008
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1363, Mr. Frank called up H.R. 3221 from the Speaker's table and was recognized for a motion.
Source: Floor
23 July 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 July 2008
Vote
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 - 152 (Roll no. 519). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment: CR H6916-6987)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 July 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 - 152 (Roll no. 519).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment: CR H6916-6987)
Source: NotUsed
23 July 2008
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7010)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 July 2008
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6854-7011)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2008
Vote
Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendment to Senate amendment to House amendments to Senate amendment to the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 185. (consideration: CR S7436-7462; text: CR S7436)
Source: Floor
26 July 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7487-7506)
Source: Floor
Showing 80 of 89 timeline events.
Votes
26 July 2008 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to Senate Amendment to the House Amendments to the Senate Amendment to HR 3221) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 72 · No 13 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 15
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Not Voting
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
25 July 2008 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3221 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 80 · No 13 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Not Voting
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Not Voting
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11 July 2008 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Disagree to the Amdts. of the House, Adding a New Title and Inserting a New Section, to the Amdt. of the Senate to H.R. 3221) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 63 · No 5 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 32
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Not Voting
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
25 June 2008 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amdt. of the House, Striking Section 1 through Title V and Inserting Certain Language, to the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 3221, with an Amdt No. 4983, as Amended) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 79 · No 16 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Not Voting
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- Public Law · 30 July 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 28 July 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 23 July 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 16 July 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 13 May 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 17 April 2008 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 September 2007 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 4 August 2007 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 July 2007 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 30 July 2008
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 30 July 2008
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Public Law
summary · EN · 30 July 2008
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Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 28 July 2008
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Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 28 July 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 23 July 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 23 July 2008
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 16 July 2008
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 16 July 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 13 May 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 13 May 2008
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 8 May 2008
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 17 April 2008
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 17 April 2008
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 10 April 2008
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 September 2007
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 September 2007
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 August 2007
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 August 2007
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 August 2007
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 July 2007
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 July 2007
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 July 2007
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- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
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