HR 2998
107th Congress
House
International Affairs
Afghanistan
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International broadcasting
Kuwait
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Radio Free Afghanistan Act
Introduced: October 2, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-148.
Mar 11, 2002
Signed by President.
Feb 27, 2002
Presented to President.
Feb 12, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2002
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 15). (consideration: CR H250-251, H264-265; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H250)
Feb 12, 2002
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 15).(consideration: CR H250-251, H264-265; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H250)
Feb 12, 2002
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.
Feb 12, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2998.
Feb 12, 2002
Mr. Hyde moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Feb 8, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 7, 2002
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 7, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 7, 2002
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1779 amended. (text: CR S511)
Feb 7, 2002
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S511)
Nov 7, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 7, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR 11/06/2001 H7745)
Nov 7, 2001
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): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 429).(text: CR 11/06/2001 H7745)
Nov 7, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7859-7860)
Nov 6, 2001
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 6, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2998.
Nov 6, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7745-7748)
Nov 6, 2001
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2001
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 1, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 2, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 2, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2002 | House · vote #15 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment | Passed | 421–2 | See who voted → |
| Nov 7, 2001 | House · vote #429 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 405–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Radio Free Afghanistan Act of 2001 - Provides for the establishment of Radio Free Afghanistan.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 107-148.
Committees of jurisdiction
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