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  <title>H.R.2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Latest Actions</title>
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to House Energy and Commerce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to House Homeland Security&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to House Homeland Security&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to House Energy and Commerce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Introduced</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Introduced in House&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/action/235380</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Committee Hearings Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Committee Hearings Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/action/201141</id>
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    <updated>2009-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/action/203622</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/action/201142</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/action/235383</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/action/235382</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/action/202884</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than July 31, 2009 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and the amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule x.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/action/235384</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than July 31, 2009 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and the amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule x.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/action/202882</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-13T15:17:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-205, Part I.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/action/222814</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 111-205, Part I.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/action/222815</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-13T15:18:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 31, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/action/202883</id>
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&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 31, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/action/206125</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-31T11:32:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/action/222816</id>
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&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/action/206124</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-31T11:32:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/action/222817</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-31T11:32:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/222819</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 23, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/209945</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 23, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/209946</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 23, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/222818</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 23, 2009.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/211068</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Subcommittee Hearings Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/action/235385</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Subcommittee Hearings Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/action/235387</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 10 .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/action/211512</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/action/211513</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 10 .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/action/235386</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/action/281626</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/action/281627</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 18.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/222820</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-205, Part II.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/212564</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-205, Part II.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/212566</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/212565</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee on Judiciary discharged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/222822</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/action/222821</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-10-23T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee on Judiciary discharged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/action/215313</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-03T12:52:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 885 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2868 with 1 hour and 30 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. A specified amendment is in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/action/222823</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-03T12:52:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 885 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2868 with 1 hour and 30 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. A specified amendment is in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222824</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T07:08:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule H. Res. 885 passed House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215722</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T07:08:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule H. Res. 885 passed House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215724</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2868 with 1 hour and 30 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. A specified amendment is in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215726</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The Speaker designated the Honorable Jay Inslee to act as Chairman of the Committee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215725</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 885 and Rule XVIII.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215723</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 885.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222825</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 885.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222827</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 885 and Rule XVIII.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222828</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The Speaker designated the Honorable Jay Inslee to act as Chairman of the Committee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222826</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2868 with 1 hour and 30 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. A specified amendment is in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222829</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ninety minutes of general debate on H. R. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215727</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ninety minutes of general debate on H. R. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215728</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the Committee rise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222830</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the Committee rise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222831</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/222832</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2868 as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215730</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2868 as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/action/215729</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-05T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222833</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:34:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Considered as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215914</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:34:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Considered as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222834</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:35:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215915</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:35:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215916</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:37:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222835</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:37:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215917</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222836</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222837</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:51:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215918</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T08:51:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222838</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:04:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215919</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:04:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215920</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:05:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222839</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:05:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222840</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:11:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment number 4.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215921</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:11:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment number 4.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215922</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment number 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222841</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:24:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment number 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222842</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment number 5.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215923</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment number 5.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215925</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222843</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment number 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222844</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215924</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment number 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222845</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:43:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215926</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:43:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222846</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215927</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215928</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCaul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222847</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCaul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215929</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:04:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Halvorson amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222848</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:04:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Halvorson amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215930</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222849</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222850</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:18:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215931</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T10:18:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215933</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House adopted the amendment 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222851</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222852</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House adopted the amendment 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215932</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222853</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:14:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Mr. Dent moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215934</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:14:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Mr. Dent moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215935</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to insert a new paragraph which states that in implementing methods to reduce consequences of a terrorist attact on a chemical facility, such implementation must not significantly or demonstrably reduce the operations of the covered chemical facility or result in any net reduction in private sector employment when national unemployment is above 4 percent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222854</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to insert a new paragraph which states that in implementing methods to reduce consequences of a terrorist attact on a chemical facility, such implementation must not significantly or demonstrably reduce the operations of the covered chemical facility or result in any net reduction in private sector employment when national unemployment is above 4 percent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222855</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:26:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215936</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:26:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222856</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:43:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 236 (Roll no. 874).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215937</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:43:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 236 (Roll no. 874).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/280324</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215939</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222857</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 875).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215940</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/215938</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 875).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222858</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/action/222859</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-06T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;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. 2868.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/action/235388</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/action/216172</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/action/254822</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/action/270579</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt; Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342. 10:00 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 111-370.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400402_Bennie_Thompson&quot;&gt;Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-hr885/show&quot;&gt;H.Res.885&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-s3599/show&quot;&gt;S.3599&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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