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Securities and Exchange Commission Authorization Act of 1997

Introduced: April 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Nov 13, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Nov 13, 1997
Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 230 - 170 (Roll no. 489).
Oct 1, 1997
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 230 - 170 (Roll no. 489).
Oct 1, 1997
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8297-8298)
Sep 29, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 29, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 29, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8084-8086)
Sep 29, 1997
Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Sep 26, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-274.
Jul 23, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 21, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 9, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 1, 1997 House · vote #489 On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed 230170 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securities and Exchange Commission Authorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Securities and Exchange Commission for FY 1998 and 1999. Itemizes certain miscellaneous expenses for which the funds may be used.

What's happening now January 27, 1998

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3