United States · Law · HR
H.R. 4939 (109th)
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006
Introduced
13 March 2006
Last action
15 June 2006 · Vote
Status
Became Public Law No: 109-234.
Sponsors
Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]
Subjects
Asylum, Defence, Environment, Housing, Agriculture
Source updated
9 March 2026
Asylum · Defence · Environment · Housing · Agriculture
Summary
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2006 for the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in connection with Foreign Agricultural Service grants. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (O&M); (3) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (4) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (5) procurement; (6) research, development, test, and evaluation; (7) Defense Working Capital Funds; (8) the Defense Health Program; (9) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities related to Afghanistan and Central Asia; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; and (11) the Intelligence Community Management Account. Allows DOD funds to be used for support for counter-drug activities of the Governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for: (1) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (2) the Economic Support Fund; (3) the Democracy Fund; (4) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (5) migration and refugee assistance; (6) international affairs technical assistance; and (7) peacekeeping operations. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Coast Guard; (2) military construction; (3) salaries and expenses of U.S. attorneys, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (4) diplomatic and consular programs; (5) the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction; (6) educational and cultural exchange programs; (7) contributions to international peacekeeping activities; (8) international broadcasting operations and capital improvements; and (9) salaries and expenses of the Department of the Treasury. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for further hurricane disaster relief and recovery for: (1) DOA for the Working Capital Fund, the Agricultural Research Service, and emergency watershed protection program; (2) DOD for military personnel, O&M, procurement, Defense Working Capital Funds and the National Defense Sealift Fund, commissary trust funds, and the Defense Health Program; (3) the Army Corps of Engineers for construction, flood control, and coastal emergencies; (4) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Office of Inspector General, customs and border protection, and construction; (5) the U.S. Coast Guard for operating expenses and acquisition, construction, and improvements; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for administrative and regional operations, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery, disaster relief, and the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program; (7) the Department of the Interior for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Minerals Management Service; (8) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental programs and management and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program; (9) DOA for the National Forest System; (10) DOD for military construction; (11) the Department of Veterans Affairs for construction, major projects; (12) the Department of Justice (DOJ) for salaries and expenses; (13) the Department of Commerce (DOC) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (14) the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Disaster Loans Program; (15) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the community development fund; and (16) the General Services Administration (GSA) for the Federal Buildings Fund.
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Timeline
13 March 2006
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 210.
Source: Calendars
13 March 2006
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-388, by Mr. Lewis (CA).
Source: Committee
13 March 2006
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-388, by Mr. Lewis (CA).
Source: Committee
13 March 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 March 2006
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 725 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4939 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
15 March 2006
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4939 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 725 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 725. (consideration: CR H992-995)
Source: Floor
15 March 2006
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4939 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
15 March 2006
Passed
Rule H. Res. 725 passed House.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 71 (Roll no. 65).
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 71 (Roll no. 65).
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 233 (Roll no. 64). (consideration: CR H1116; text: CR H1116)
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Mr. Hinchey moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
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
16 March 2006
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1116)
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4939.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Passed
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Vote
On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 55).
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Mr. Obey appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4939 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Mr. Boehner moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of specified amendments which were debated on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
16 March 2006
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1067-1074)
Source: Floor
27 March 2006
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
4 April 2006
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
5 April 2006
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391.
Source: Calendars
5 April 2006
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Cochran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-230.
Source: Committee
5 April 2006
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Cochran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-230.
Source: Committee
7 April 2006
Passed
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
25 April 2006
Reported
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3444-3492; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3444-3473)
Source: Floor
26 April 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3532-3568, S3632-3634)
Source: Floor
27 April 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3639-3692)
Source: Floor
1 May 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3771-3788, S3792-3793, S3847-3848)
Source: Floor
2 May 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3858-3890)
Source: Floor
3 May 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3937-3973)
Source: Floor
4 May 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Cochran; Stevens; Specter; Domenici; Bond; McConnell; Burns; Shelby; Gregg; Bennett; Craig; Hutchison; DeWine; Brownback; Allard; Byrd; Inouye; Leahy; Harkin; Mikulski; Reid; Kohl; Murray; Dorgan; Feinstein; Durbin; Johnson; Landrieu.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 May 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4007-4030)
Source: Floor
4 May 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 112.
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 May 2006
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Lewis (CA), Young (FL), Regula, Rogers (KY), Wolf, Kolbe, Walsh, Taylor (NC), Hobson, Bonilla, Knollenberg, Obey, Murtha, Sabo, Mollohan, Olver, Visclosky, Lowey, and Edwards.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 May 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 May 2006
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 May 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H3030)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 June 2006
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 June 2006
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 109-494 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3587-3627)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 109-494 filed.(text of conference report: CR H3587-3627)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
9 June 2006
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 857 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4939. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read when called up for consideration.
Source: Floor
12 June 2006
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 4939.
Source: Floor
12 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Lewis (CA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 109-494 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 857. (consideration: CR H3752-3771)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2006
Passed
Rule H. Res. 857 passed House.
Source: Floor
13 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 June 2006
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 67 (Roll no. 257).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 June 2006
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 June 2006
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 67 (Roll no. 257).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 109-494 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3799-3800)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
14 June 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5828-5837)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 June 2006
Became law
Became Public Law No: 109-234.
Source: President
15 June 2006
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
15 June 2006
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
15 June 2006
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
15 June 2006
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
15 June 2006
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
15 June 2006
Vote
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 1. Record Vote Number: 171. (consideration: CR S5905-5909)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 June 2006
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 1. Record Vote Number: 171.(consideration: CR S5905-5909)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
Votes
15 June 2006 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 4939 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 98 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Nay
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
4 May 2006 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4939 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 77 · No 21 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Nay
- 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 · 15 June 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 10 May 2006 · Download file
- Public Print · 4 May 2006 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 5 April 2006 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 27 March 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 16 March 2006 · Download file
- Reported in House · 13 March 2006 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
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