Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
# Summary of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
This is a comprehensive appropriations bill that allocates funding for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies for fiscal year 2024. The bill contains numerous funding allocations alongside significant restrictions on how those funds may be used.
## Key Elements
1. **Funding Allocation**: The bill allocates funds for various programs including water infrastructure, environmental protection, land management, and cultural preservation.
2. **Major Restrictions**: The bill contains numerous prohibitions on using funds for specific activities, including:
- Prohibiting implementation of specific environmental regulations (e.g., rules related to greenhouse gas emissions, ozone standards, and air pollution)
- Restricting the use of funds for certain wildlife protections (e.g., Northern Long-Eared Bat, Lesser Prairie-Chicken)
- Limiting funding for specific projects (e.g., National Museum of the American Latino)
- Prohibiting implementation of certain policies (e.g., "Critical Race Theory" related activities)
3. **Specific Policy Provisions**:
- Requires reissuance of certain wildlife protection rules (e.g., Gray Wolf, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear)
- Prohibits implementation of specific environmental regulations (e.g., "Steam Rule," "Ozone" rule)
- Restricts use of funds for certain research (e.g., "Social Cost of Carbon" analysis)
- Limits use of funds for specific management activities (e.g., "Wuhan Institute" support)
4. **Rescissions**: The bill permanently rescinds unobligated balances for specific programs including:
- $7.765 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
- $1.353 billion from Environmental and Climate Justice Grants
5. **Management Requirements**: Includes provisions requiring transparency, reporting requirements, and specific allocation processes for certain funds.
## Overall Tone
The bill is characterized by significant restrictions on regulatory activities and environmental protections, with a focus on limiting federal agency actions that would implement certain environmental regulations or policies. It reflects a legislative approach that prioritizes restricting federal regulatory authority while providing funding for specific agency functions within those constraints.
This bill would be cited as the "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024."
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2023
House Passage
Nov 2023
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jul 24, 2023
Last action Nov 7, 2023
Floor votes · House Nov 3, 2023
How they voted
213–203
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 433
Nov 3, 2023
D
Democratic212
94% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican220
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
100
Key actions
71
Committee
69
Amendments
20
Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 597).
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 597).
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4821.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 131.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 130.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 129.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 128.
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Nov 3, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 127, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 127.
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Nov 3, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 126, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 126.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4821 as unfinished business.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Nov 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 125.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey amendment No. 124.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 123.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 122.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens amendment No. 121.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 120, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 120.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 119.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 118.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 117.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 116, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 116.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 115, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 115.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 114.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 113, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 113.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 112, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 112.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 111.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 110, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 110.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 109.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nehls amendment No. 108.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nehls amendment No. 107, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nehls amendment No. 107.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nehls amendment No. 106.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 104.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 103, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (IL) amendment No. 103.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 102, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 102.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 101, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 101.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 100.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 99.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 98.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 97.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 96.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 94, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 94.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 93.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 92.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 91, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 91.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 90.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fulcher amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fulcher amendment No. 89.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fallon amendment No. 88.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fallon amendment No. 87.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Collins amendment No. 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 86.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 85, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 85.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins amendment No. 84.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 83.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 82.
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Nov 2, 2023
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 81.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burlison amendment No. 80.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burlison amendment No. 79.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4821 as unfinished business.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Nov 2, 2023
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Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 78, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 78.
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Nov 2, 2023
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 77.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 76.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 75.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 74, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 838, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 74.
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 73, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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