H.R.5140 - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008

To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Short: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 as passed house.
  • Short: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Official: To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. as introduced.

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Jan 27thReferred to House Financial Services
Jan 27thReferred to House Ways and Means
Jan 27thReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 27thIntroduced in House
Jan 28thReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 29thConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 29thMr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 29thDEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on H.R. 5140.
Jan 29thOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 35, 1 Present (Roll no. 25).
Jan 29thRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.

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