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  <title>H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act Latest Actions</title>
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  <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 24, 2008: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <updated>2008-04-23T20:31:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5819. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Vote</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T20:15:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Passed roll in the House on Apr 23, 2008. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 43 (Roll no. 217).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150945</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T20:08:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 215 (Roll no. 216). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150944</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:49:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150943</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:36:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heller motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which provides inclusion of projects that have the potential to lower gasoline and diesel prices. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150942</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:36:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: Mr. Heller moved to recommit with instructions to Small Business. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150941</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:35:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:35:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T19:34:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5819. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150938</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:52:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150937</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:50:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Foster demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150936</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:46:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150935</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:41:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150934</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:36:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gillibrand amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150933</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:33:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150932</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:31:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capito amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150931</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:27:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150930</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:23:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150929</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:18:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150928</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:13:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150927</id>
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    <updated>2008-04-23T18:09:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matsui amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150926</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:57:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150925</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:51:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Giffords amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150924</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Matheson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Matheson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150923</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:40:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150922</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:37:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sestak amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150921</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:29:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ehlers amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150920</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T17:22:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell amendment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150919</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5819. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150918</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150917</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1125 and Rule XVIII. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150916</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:23:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5819 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150915</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:23:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1125. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150914</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:22:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: TWO MINUTE VOTING AUTHORITY - Ms. Velazquez asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of H.R. 5819 pursuant to H. Res. 1125, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule 18 and clauses 8 and 9 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/150913</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-23T16:21:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 23, 2008: Rule H. Res. 1125 passed House. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/action/150691</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-22T20:06:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 22, 2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5819 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-18:/action/150542</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-18T09:52:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Added to calendar on Apr 18, 2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-18:/action/150541</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-18T09:51:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 18, 2008: Committee on Science and Technology discharged. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-18:/action/150540</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-18T09:49:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 18, 2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 110-595, Part I. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150206</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 16, 2008: Referred to House Science and Technology &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150205</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 16, 2008: Referred to House Small Business &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150204</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Apr 16, 2008: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Introduced</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150203</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Introduced on Apr 16, 2008.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/400416_nydia_velazquez"&gt;Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5789/show'&gt;H.R.5789&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1125/show'&gt;H.Res.1125&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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