HR 5540
110th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authorization
Chesapeake Bay
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Estuaries
Grants-in-aid
Historic sites
History
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine resources conservation
Sports and Recreation
Trails
Water Resources Development
Watersheds
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act
Introduced: March 5, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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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
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
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 86 (Roll no. 386).
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 H. Res. 1233 passed House.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1233. (consideration: CR H5004-5016; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5004)
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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 → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
What's happening now
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930.
Committees of jurisdiction
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