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HR 5540 110th Congress House

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

Official title: To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Introduced: April 3, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2008
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.
Jun 6, 2008
Received in the Senate.
Jun 5, 2008
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1233. (consideration: CR H5004-5016; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5004)
Jun 5, 2008
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 86 (Roll no. 386).
Jun 5, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2008
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 223 (Roll no. 385).
Jun 5, 2008
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5015)
Jun 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Sali motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to enhance public education and access to the Chesapeake Bay.
Jun 5, 2008
Mr. Sali moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H5014; text: CR H5014)
Jun 5, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1233, the House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment.
Jun 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5540.
Jun 5, 2008
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Jun 5, 2008
Rule H. Res. 1233 passed House.
Jun 3, 2008
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
May 22, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
May 22, 2008
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-667.
Apr 30, 2008
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2008
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2008
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 5, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 5, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E310-311)
Mar 5, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 5, 2008 House · vote #386 On Passage Passed 321–86 See who voted →
Jun 5, 2008 House · vote #385 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 181–223 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 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,076 – An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-677 to change the bill's permanent authorization of appro… Failed Jun 5, 2008
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 Latest action August 1, 2008

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to make permanent the authorization of appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 1233 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for t…
  • S 2707 Identical bill Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 3, 2008
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 5, 2008
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 5, 2008
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 5, 2008
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 5, 2008
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