H. Res. 239
110th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibi… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 14, 2007
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2510)
Mar 14, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 14, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 145). (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
Mar 14, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 239.
Mar 14, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2510-2515)
Mar 13, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Mar 13, 2007
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived eexcept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the bill, modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 13, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-48, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
Mar 13, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2007 | House · vote #146 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 223–193 | See who voted → |
| Mar 14, 2007 | House · vote #145 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 224–197 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2510)
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 985 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 239: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-239/
"H. Res. 239: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-239/.
H. Res. 239, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-239/.
[H. Res. 239: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-239/)