H. Res. 437 109th Congress House

To establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.

Introduced: September 14, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Sep 15, 2005

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

Sep 15, 2005

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 188 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H8022)

Sep 15, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8056-8057)

Sep 15, 2005

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H. Res. 437 until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Sep 15, 2005

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8031)

Sep 15, 2005

DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 439, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 437.

Sep 15, 2005

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Sep 15, 2005

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 439. (consideration: CR H8022-8031)

Sep 15, 2005

Rule H. Res. 439 passed House.

Sep 14, 2005

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 439 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Sep 14, 2005

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

Sep 14, 2005

Committee on House Administration discharged.

Sep 14, 2005

Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 109-220, Part I.

Sep 14, 2005

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 9 - 4.

Sep 14, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 14, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

Sep 14, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 15, 2005	House · vote #475	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	224–188	See who voted →

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Latest action September 15, 2005

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Establishes the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina to conduct a full investigation, study, and report to the House on: (1) the development, coordination, and execution by local, state, and federal authorities of emergency response plans and other activities in preparation for Hurricane Katrina; and (2) the actual local, state, and federal government response to the Hurricane.

Directs the chairman of the select committee to consult with the chairman of a Senate committee conducting a parallel investigation and study about meeting jointly to receive testimony, the scheduling of hearings or issuance of subpoenas, and joint staff interviews of key witnesses.

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Committee on House Administration
House of Representatives
Rules Committee
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