S 2320
109th Congress
Senate
Social Welfare
Appropriations
Congress
Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
Energy assistance for the poor
Government Operations and Politics
Sunset legislation
A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 16, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2006
Became Public Law No: 109-204.
Mar 20, 2006
Signed by President.
Mar 17, 2006
Presented to President.
Mar 16, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 287 - 128 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR 3/15/2006 H1047-1048)
Mar 16, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1118-1119)
Mar 16, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 287 - 128 (Roll no. 66).(text: CR 3/15/2006 H1047-1048)
Mar 16, 2006
Cleared for White House.
Mar 16, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 15, 2006
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.
Mar 15, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2320.
Mar 15, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1047-1051)
Mar 15, 2006
Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 7, 2006
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1828)
Mar 7, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Mar 7, 2006
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 7, 2006
Received in the House.
Mar 7, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S1828)
Mar 7, 2006
Cloture on the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 25. Record Vote Number: 33. (consideration: CR S1815; text: CR S1815)
Mar 7, 2006
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1808-1815, S1817-1828)
Mar 6, 2006
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1778-1780)
Mar 3, 2006
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1665-1677)
Mar 3, 2006
Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S1665-1666; text: CR S1666)
Mar 2, 2006
Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Mar 2, 2006
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1632-1638)
Mar 2, 2006
Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the measure agreed in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 30.
Mar 2, 2006
Point of order against the measure raised in Senate.
Feb 28, 2006
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1522)
Feb 28, 2006
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S1522; text: CR S1522)
Feb 28, 2006
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1522)
Feb 17, 2006
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 363.
Feb 16, 2006
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 16, 2006
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2006 | House · vote #66 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 287–128 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to: (1) advance from FY2007 to FY2006 the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); (2) increase from $250 million (for FY2007) to $500 million for FY2006 the funding for LIHEAP allotments to states, insular areas, and Indian tribes, and for energy crisis intervention; (3) reduce from $750 million (for FY2007) to $500 million for FY2006 the funding for the allotment of emergency funds; and (4) repeal the limitation on such funds as a one-time only obligation and expenditure.
Bars use of the funds for certain state planning and administration purposes.
Accelerates the termination of such appropriation and related allocations and conditions from September 30, 2007, to September 30, 2006.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 109-204.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1