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H.R. 4892 106th Congress House

Scouting for All Act

Official title: To repeal the Federal charter of the Boy Scouts of America.

Introduced: July 19, 2000 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 13, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 12 - 362, 51 Present (Roll no. 468). (text: CR 9/12/2000 H7448)
Sep 13, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7521-7522)
Sep 12, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 13.
Sep 12, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4892.
Sep 12, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7448-7455)
Sep 12, 2000
Mr. Hutchinson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 25, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jul 19, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 19, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6565)
Jul 19, 2000
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 13, 2000 House · vote #468 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 12–362 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 13, 2000

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 12 - 362, 51 Present (Roll no. 468). (text: CR 9/12/2000 H7448)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Scouting for All Act - Repeals the Federal charter granted to the Boy Scouts of America.
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 20, 2000
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 19, 2000
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 19, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4892: Scouting for All Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4892/
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