H.R. 2799 · 108th Congress

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Frank Wolf
Introduced
2003-07-21
Latest action
2004-01-22 · See also H. R. 2673.

Action history

  1. 2003-07-22Mr. Davis, Tom raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Davis stated that section 607 sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
  2. 2003-07-22On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 84 - 319 (Roll no. 403).
  3. 2003-07-22Mr. Sanders moved that the Committee rise.
  4. 2003-07-22REGULAR ORDER - The Committee of the Whole continued with the reading of the bill.
  5. 2003-07-22On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 335 (Roll no. 402).
  6. 2003-07-22Mr. Sanders moved that the Committee rise.
  7. 2003-07-22Mr. Upton raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Upton stated that the proviso beginning on page 84, line 15, through line 3 on page 85 sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
  8. 2003-07-22Mr. Upton raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Upton stated that the proviso beginning on page 82, line 17, and ending on page 83, line 5 sought to impose new duties not authorized and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
  9. 2003-07-22GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2799.
  10. 2003-07-22The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  11. 2003-07-22House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 326 and Rule XXIII.
  12. 2003-07-22Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Rule waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
  13. 2003-07-22Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 326.
  14. 2003-07-22ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Young of Florida asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2799 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 326, that no amendment to the bill may be offered except: 1) Pro forma amendments offered by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees; 2) the amendments printed in the Congressional Record numbered 1-13; 3) a group of amendments placed at the desk; and 4) two amendments offered by Mr. Levin regarding the USTR and labor standards. Agreed to without objection.
  15. 2003-07-22Rule H. Res. 326 passed House.
  16. 2003-07-22Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 326 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Rule waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
  17. 2003-07-21Introduced in House
  18. 2003-07-21The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-221, by Mr. Wolf.
  19. 2003-07-21Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.