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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

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6/5/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to make p... morehide bill summarySee Full Bill Text

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Number	Status	Purpose
H.Amdt1076	Offered	An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-677 to change the bill's permanent authorization of appropriations to an authorization for five years.

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
March 05, 2008		June 05, 2008

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June 05, 2008Roll call number 386 in the House
Question: On Passage: H R 5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)	Percentage of 'aye' votes: 73%	Result: Passed

Date	Chamber	Question	Aye	Nay	Result
June 05, 2008	House	H.R.5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act On Passage: H R 5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act	321	86	Passed	See Vote
June 05, 2008	House	H.R.5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act	181	223	Failed	See Vote
June 05, 2008	House	H.R.5540 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 5540	178	232	Failed	See Vote

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Added to calendar on Aug 01, 2008: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 930..
Jun 06, 2008: Received in the Senate.
Jun 05, 2008: Rule H. Res. 1233 passed House.
Passed roll in the House on Jun 05, 2008. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 86 (Roll no. 386).
Jun 05, 2008: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 223 (Roll no. 385).
Jun 05, 2008: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 05, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Sali motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to enhance public education and access to the Chesapeake Bay.
Jun 05, 2008: Mr. Sali moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
Jun 05, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1233, the House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment.
Jun 05, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5540.
Jun 05, 2008: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 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.
Jun 05, 2008: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1233.
Jun 03, 2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5540 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.
Added to calendar on May 22, 2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419..
May 22, 2008: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-667.
Added to calendar on Apr 30, 2008: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote..
Apr 30, 2008: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Apr 30, 2008: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2008: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 06, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Mar 05, 2008: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 05, 2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E310-311)
Introduced on Mar 05, 2008.

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June 08, 2008 Thomas Voting Reports

A yes vote backed a bill (HR 5540) budgeting $1 million per year for the program. Voting yes: Inslee, Larsen, Baird, Dicks, McDermott, Reichert, Smith.

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June 02, 2008 Up for Debate This Week: Funds for 'Green' Schools, Chesapeake Bay ...

HR 5540 The Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act Costs $0.04 per family What People Think: 50% For, ...

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August 05, 2008 Greg Davis comments on “do-nothing Congress”

This morning, Greg Davis expressed his concern that the United States Congress has adjourned as the energy crisis rages on ... on any measure that would reduce gas prices (H.R. 6056), (H.R.5540) •Voting AGAINST oil expl

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August 05, 2008 Greg Davis comments on âdo-nothing Congressâ

... the First District of Mississippi by: â¢Voting AGAINST debate on any measure that would reduce gas prices (HR 6056), (HR5540) â¢Voting AGAINST oil exploration in ANWR (S. Con Res.70) â¢Voting AGAINST the âNo More Excuses Energy Actâ

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June 09, 2008 CHESAPEAKE BAY: Reauthorization of grant program sails through House

A bill that would reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network and make its $3 million annual budget permanent easily passed the House yesterday. HR 5540 would provide grants and technical â¬...

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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

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