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H.R. 4939 (109th)

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006

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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

  1. 13 March 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 210.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 13 March 2006

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-388, by Mr. Lewis (CA).

    Source: Committee

  3. 13 March 2006

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-388, by Mr. Lewis (CA).

    Source: Committee

  4. 13 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 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

  6. 15 March 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 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

  8. 15 March 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 March 2006

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  11. 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

  12. 15 March 2006

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 725. (consideration: CR H992-995)

    Source: Floor

  13. 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

  14. 15 March 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 725 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 March 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 March 2006

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 71 (Roll no. 65).

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 March 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 71 (Roll no. 65).

    Source: Floor

  18. 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

  19. 16 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Hinchey moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

    Source: Floor

  20. 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

  21. 16 March 2006

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1116)

    Source: Floor

  22. 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

  23. 16 March 2006

    Passed

    On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Lewis (CA) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 March 2006

    Vote

    On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 55).

    Source: Floor

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 16 March 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Boehner moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  30. 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

  31. 16 March 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  32. 16 March 2006

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1067-1074)

    Source: Floor

  33. 27 March 2006

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  34. 4 April 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  35. 5 April 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391.

    Source: Calendars

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 7 April 2006

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  39. 25 April 2006

    Reported

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3444-3492; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3444-3473)

    Source: Floor

  40. 26 April 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3532-3568, S3632-3634)

    Source: Floor

  41. 27 April 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3639-3692)

    Source: Floor

  42. 1 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3771-3788, S3792-3793, S3847-3848)

    Source: Floor

  43. 2 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3858-3890)

    Source: Floor

  44. 3 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3937-3973)

    Source: Floor

  45. 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

  46. 4 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4007-4030)

    Source: Floor

  47. 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

  48. 9 May 2006

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  49. 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

  50. 23 May 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. 6 June 2006

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 6 June 2006

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 8 June 2006

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 109-494 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3587-3627)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 8 June 2006

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 109-494 filed.(text of conference report: CR H3587-3627)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 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

  58. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 4939.

    Source: Floor

  59. 12 June 2006

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 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

  61. 12 June 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 857 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  62. 13 June 2006

    ResolvingDifferences

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  63. 13 June 2006

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 67 (Roll no. 257).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  64. 13 June 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  65. 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

  66. 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

  67. 14 June 2006

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5828-5837)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  68. 15 June 2006

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-234.

    Source: President

  69. 15 June 2006

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  70. 15 June 2006

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  71. 15 June 2006

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  72. 15 June 2006

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  73. 15 June 2006

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  74. 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

  75. 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

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

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

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