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Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act

Introduced: June 7, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Aug 4, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Aug 3, 1999
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2031.
Aug 3, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 3, 1999
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 112 (Roll no. 364).
Aug 3, 1999
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6887)
Aug 3, 1999
The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
Aug 3, 1999
Mr. Conyers moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report it back with an amendment directing the Attorney General to submit a study on the results of this legislation.
Aug 3, 1999
On ordering engrossment and third reading. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 325 - 99 (Roll no. 363).
Aug 3, 1999
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Aug 3, 1999
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Aug 3, 1999
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2031.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Ms. Lofgren.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the perfecting amendment offered by Mr. Conyers.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Goodlatte.
Aug 3, 1999
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2031.
Aug 3, 1999
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 272 and Rule XXIII.
Aug 3, 1999
The Speaker designated the Honorable James V. Hansen to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Aug 3, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2031 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed two hours.
Aug 3, 1999
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 272. (consideration: CR H6857-6887)
Aug 3, 1999
Rule H. Res. 272 passed House.
Aug 2, 1999
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 272 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2031 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a subsititute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed two hours.
Jul 27, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
Jul 27, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-265.
Jul 20, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 1999
Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property Discharged.
Jun 15, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Jun 7, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 7, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Aug 3, 1999 House · vote #364 On Passage Passed 310–112 See who voted →
Aug 3, 1999 House · vote #363 On Engrossment and Third Reading Passed 325–99 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 8

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

4 agreed to 1 failed 3 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 390 — An amendment to require the Attorney General to submit to the Congress a study to determine the impact of thi… Agreed to Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 389 — An amendment to require a study to determine the impact of this legislation on underage drinking. Failed Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 388 — An amendment to require a carrier to obtain a signature for deliveries of intoxicating liquor to a place of r… Pending Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 387 Lofgren, Zoe An amendment to specify that the act shall take immediate effect with regard to any violation of a state law … Pending Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 386 Lofgren, Zoe An amendment to include firearms in the provisions of the bill. Pending Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 385 — An amendment to clarify language dealing with errecting barriers to competition. Agreed to Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 384 — An amendment to clarify that the injunction exemption to interactive services or electronic communications se… Agreed to Aug 3, 1999
HAMDT 383 — An amendment to clarify that the provisions only extend the jurisdiction of Federal Courts to enforce state l… Agreed to Aug 3, 1999
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act - Amends the Webb-Kenyon Act to authorize a State attorney general (State AG) who has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaging in any act that would constitute a violation of State law regulating the importation or transportation of any intoxicating liquor, to bring a civil action for injunctive relief to: (1) restrain the person from engaging in the violation; and (2) enforce compliance with State law.

Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction over any action brought by a State AG against any person, except one licensed or otherwise authorized to produce, sell, or store intoxicating liquor in such State. Permits such an action to be brought only in accordance with Federal judicial code provisions regarding venue, or in the district in which the recipient of such liquor resides or is found. Directs the court, in such action and upon a proper showing by the State AG, to issue a preliminary or permanent injunction or other order without requiring the posting of a bond. Prohibits such issuance without notice to the adverse party.

Sets forth provisions regarding the form and scope of the order. Authorizes the court to order the trial of the action on the merits to be advanced and consolidated with the hearing on the application. Specifies that such an action shall be tried before the court.

What's happening now August 4, 1999

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

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 577 Related bill Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act
  • HR 3244 Procedurally related Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000
  • HRES 272 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2031) to provide for injunctive relief in Federal district court to enfor…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 1, 1999
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jul 1, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2031: Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2031/
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"H.R. 2031: Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2031/.
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H.R. 2031, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2031/.
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