H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 Latest Actions

Action

2007-06-06T00:00:00Z

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Vote

2007-03-14T18:09:00Z

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 331 - 94 (Roll no. 153).

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:59:00Z

Pursuant to the instructions contained in the motion to recommit just adopted, sundry amendments were submitted to the House.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:58:00Z

On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 152).

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:36:00Z

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:31:00Z

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with sundry amendments.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:29:00Z

Mr. Westmoreland moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:09:00Z

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 985.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:09:00Z

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T17:09:00Z

The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:31:00Z

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.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:30:00Z

PROCEEDINGS VACATED - Mr. Platts asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which a recorded vote was demanded on the Platts amendment numbered 2 be vacated and that the question on adoption of the amendment be put de novo. Agreed to without objection.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:28:00Z

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 239, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:25:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sali amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sali demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:17:00Z

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 239, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sali amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:08:00Z

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 239, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Platts No. 3 amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T16:07:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Platts amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Platts demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T15:59:00Z

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 239, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Platts No. 2 amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T15:58:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stupak amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tom Davis (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T15:47:00Z

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 239, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stupak amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T14:29:00Z

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T14:29:00Z

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 239 and Rule XVIII.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T14:29:00Z

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour and twenty minutes of debate on H.R. 985.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T14:29:00Z

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 985 with 1 hour and 20 minutes 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 eexcept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the bill, modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T14:28:00Z

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 239.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T13:49:00Z

Rule H. Res. 239 passed House.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-14T00:00:00Z

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-13T17:54:00Z

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 239 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 985 with 1 hour and 20 minutes 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 eexcept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the bill, modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-12T19:52:00Z

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 110-42, Part II.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-12T19:18:00Z

PERMISSION TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - Mr. Tierney asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform may have permission to file a supplemental report on H.R. 985. Agreed to without objection.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-09T17:37:00Z

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-42, Part I.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-03-09T17:37:00Z

Committee on Armed Services discharged.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Calendar

2007-03-09T17:37:00Z

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Calendar

2007-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-02-14T00:00:00Z

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Calendar

2007-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-02-12T00:00:00Z

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-02-12T00:00:00Z

Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Action

2007-02-12T00:00:00Z

Referred to House Armed Services

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239

Introduced

2007-02-12T00:00:00Z

Introduced in House

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Related Bills: H.Res.239