HRES 461
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Establishing a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: October 6, 2015
Introduced by:
Foxx, Virginia
Republican
· North Carolina
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Oct 7, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 2015
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 184 (Roll no. 538).
Oct 7, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 184 (Roll no. 538).
Oct 7, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 461.
Oct 7, 2015
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6869-6879; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6869)
Oct 6, 2015
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
Oct 6, 2015
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-288, by Ms. Foxx.
Oct 6, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2015 | House · vote #538 | On Agreeing to the Resolution, As Amended | Passed | 242–184 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Establishes a Select Investigative Panel of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
(Sec. 3) Requires the Panel to investigate and report on:
- medical procedures and business practices used by entities involved in fetal tissue procurement;
- any other relevant matters with respect to such procurement;
- federal funding and support for abortion providers;
- the practices of providers of second and third trimester abortions, including partial birth abortion and procedures that may lead to a child born alive as a result of an attempted abortion;
- medical procedures for the care of a child born alive as a result of an attempted abortion; and
- any changes in law or regulation necessary resulting from such findings.
(Sec. 6) Terminates the Panel 30 days after filing its final report.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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