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United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008

To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.

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4/3/2008--Passed House amended. United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 -
(Sec. 3) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) for FY2009-FY2012.
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Number	Status	Purpose
H.Amdt977	Pass	An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 110-563 to provide that the National Fire Academy Training Program could train fire service personnel in response, tactics, and strategies for dealing with national catastrophes, including terrorist-caused national catastrophes and incidents that involve weapons of mass destruction.
H.Amdt978	Pass	An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 110-563 to direct the Administrator, in collaboration with relevant Federal agencies and departments, to develop and provide information and training to such agencies and departments on the importance of clearing biomass in wildland areas of Federal lands to promote the safety of firefighters.
H.Amdt979	Pass	An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 110-563 to demonstrate congressional support for the adoption of fire sprinklers in commercial buildings. This amendment also would demonstrate congressional support for educational programs that raise awareness of the importance of installing fire sprinklers in residential buildings.

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
December 19, 2007		April 03, 2008

Latest Vote

April 03, 2008Roll call number 160 in the House
Question: On Passage: H R 4847 United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)	Percentage of 'aye' votes: 95%	Result: Passed

Date	Chamber	Question	Aye	Nay	Result
April 03, 2008	House	H.R.4847 United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 On Passage: H R 4847 United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act	412	0	Passed	See Vote
April 03, 2008	House	H.R.4847 United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4847 United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act	205	209	Failed	See Vote

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May 06, 2008: Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (October 2, 2007).
Apr 04, 2008: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed roll in the House on Apr 03, 2008. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 0 (Roll no. 160).
Apr 03, 2008: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 209 (Roll no. 159).
Apr 03, 2008: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 03, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new paragraph stating that State of local government that provide fire service training for fire fighters, or any rescue personnel shall not be liable for any act or omission in connection with providing such service or advice that results in harm to an infant or child.
Apr 03, 2008: Mrs. McMorris Rodgers moved to recommit with instructions toScience and Technology.
Apr 03, 2008: The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 03, 2008: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 03, 2008: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4847.
Apr 03, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment.
Apr 03, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sali amendment.
Apr 03, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pascrell amendment.
Apr 03, 2008: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4847.
Apr 03, 2008: The Speaker designated the Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 03, 2008: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 03, 2008: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4847 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. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the committee Rules accompanying this resolution.
Apr 03, 2008: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071.
Apr 03, 2008: Rule H. Res. 1071 passed House.
Apr 02, 2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1071 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4847 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. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the committee Rules accompanying this resolution.
Added to calendar on Mar 31, 2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342..
Mar 31, 2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-559.
Added to calendar on Feb 27, 2008: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote..
Feb 27, 2008: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 07, 2008: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Feb 07, 2008: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 28, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Dec 19, 2007: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Introduced on Dec 19, 2007.

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April 17, 2008 Goode News

HR 4847, The United States Fire Re-authorization Act, was under consideration. An amendment was offered in the form of a motion to recommit. ...