HR 2278
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Middle East
News media and reporting
Terrorism
Violent crime
To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 8, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3, 9 Present (Roll no. 936). (text: CR H13558)
Dec 8, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3, 9 Present (Roll no. 936).(text: CR H13558)
Dec 8, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13598-13599)
Dec 8, 2009
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.
Dec 8, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.
Dec 8, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13558-13560)
Dec 8, 2009
Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 6, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2009 | House · vote #936 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 395–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Directs the President to submit an annual report to Congress regarding anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East. Requires that such report include a country-by-country list of media outlets and satellite companies that engage in such incitement.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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