Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy.

Summary

Recognizes that improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, particularly barriers in the areas of: (1) trade restrictions and inequality; (2) bureaucratic red tape; (3) innovation and investment; (4) health care security; (5) lifelong learning; (6) tax burden and complexity; (7) lawsuit abuse and litigation management; and (8) energy self-sufficiency and security. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every federal agency should review its rules and policies regarding the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.

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Timeline

1. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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

4. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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

5. 12 July 2005

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 242 - 177 (Roll no. 367). (text: CR H5655)

   Source: Floor

6. 12 July 2005

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 242 - 177 (Roll no. 367).(text: CR H5655)

   Source: Floor

7. 12 July 2005

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5655-5661)

   Source: Floor

8. 12 July 2005

   Vote

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

   Source: Floor

9. 12 July 2005

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 352.

   Source: Floor

10. 12 July 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 July 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 July 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 July 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing
• · hsed00 · Standing

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