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A bill to provide support for certain institutes and schools.

Introduced: February 23, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 128 - 291 (Roll no. 597).
Nov 17, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12147-12148)
Nov 17, 1999
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.
Nov 17, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 440.
Nov 17, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12120-12126)
Nov 17, 1999
Mr. Hilleary moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 3, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 3, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 3, 1999
Received in the House.
Nov 2, 1999
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 2, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 2, 1999
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1372-13725)
Nov 2, 1999
Senate Committee on HELP discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 23, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Feb 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1802)
Feb 23, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 1999 House · vote #597 Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 128–291 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,504 – To support the Robert T. Stafford Public Policy Institute. Agreed to Nov 2, 1999
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Howard Baker School of Government

Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public

Policy

Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and

Constitutional Studies

Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute

Title I: Howard Baker School of Government - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, to establish the Howard Baker School of Government and its endowment fund.

(Sec. 103) Requires the School to further the study of democratic institutions and public affairs, among other duties.

(Sec. 104) Requires the School to operate with the guidance of a Board of Advisors.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy and its endowment fund.

(Sec. 202) Requires the Institute to further the study of public service and public policy issues, among other duties.

(Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, to establish an endowment fund to support the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies, which the University shall establish at the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government under a Leadership Council in order to receive such grant.

(Sec. 303) Requires such Institute to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students about public service, the U.S. Government, and the Constitution; (2) increase awareness among youth of the importance of public service; (3) establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment; (4) create library and research facilities; and (5) support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government.

(Sec. 304) Requires the Institute to operate under the direction of a Leadership Council.

(Sec. 306) Authorizes appropriations.

Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, to establish an endowment fund to support the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which the University shall establish in order to receive such grant.

(Sec. 402) Includes among the Institute's duties research, analysis, debate, and policy recommendations with respect to world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, education, and employment.

(Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now November 17, 1999

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 788 Identical bill To provide support for certain institutes and schools.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 4, 1999
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