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Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
Introduced: March 4, 1997
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 1997
Laid on the table. See S. 543 for further action. (consideration: CR H3120)
May 21, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 35 (Roll no. 150).
May 21, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 35 (Roll no. 150).
May 21, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
May 21, 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.
May 21, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 21, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3096-3103, H3118)
May 21, 1997
Mr. Inglis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 1997
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 21, 1997.
May 19, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-101, Part I.
May 13, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 7.
May 13, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 23, 1997
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Mar 4, 1997
Referred to House Ways and Means
Mar 4, 1997
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Mar 4, 1997
Referred to House Judiciary
Mar 4, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1997 | House · vote #150 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 390–35 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Provides limited tort claim liability protection for nonprofit or governmental volunteers acting in good faith and within the scope of their duties.
Sets forth discretionary State conditions and exceptions to such liability protection.
Increases Social Services Block Grant Program allotments under title XX of the Social Security Act to a State that has adopted a similar measure within a specified time and conditions such increase upon an annual certification that the State law remains in effect.
What's happening now
Laid on the table. See S. 543 for further action. (consideration: CR H3120)
Committees of jurisdiction
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