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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Public Law 112-33 · H.R. 2017 · 112th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Sep 30, 2011 · Emergency Management

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

HouseUnanimous consent
SenateVoice vote

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The final version of the law, as each chamber passed it. A chamber that passed it by voice vote or unanimous consent has no count. “Method not stated” means the record does not say how the chamber voted. Where the record has a member-by-member vote, the “Who voted for it” section shows who voted yea.

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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012.

(Sec. 101) Makes appropriations for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (division B of Public Law 112-10). Reduces the rate for operations by 1.503%.

(Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this Act for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) new production of items not funded for production in FY2011 or prior years; (2) the increase in production rates above those sustained with FY2011 funds; or (3) the initiation, resumption, or continuation of any project, activity, operation, or organization for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2011.

Bars the use of DOD appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this Act to initiate multi-year procurements utilizing advance procurement funding for economic order quantity procurement unless specifically appropriated later.

(Sec. 104) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted by this Act to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2011.

(Sec. 106) Provides funding under this Act until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2012 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October 4, 2011.

(Sec. 111) Continues through October 4, 2011, certain activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in FY2011 appropriations Acts, and for activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Declares that, notwithstanding such date, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about the first day of any month after October 2011 but within 30 days after October 4, 2011.

(Sec. 112) Authorizes apportionment of amounts made available under this Act for federal civilian personnel compensation and benefits up to the rate for operations necessary to avoid furloughs within a department or agency. Prohibits the use of such authority until after the department or agency has taken all necessary actions to reduce or defer non-personnel-related administrative expenses.

(Sec. 114) Designates specified funds for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism, but only if the President subsequently makes such a designation and notifies Congress.

Exempts from such requirement amounts for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for salaries and expenses.

(Sec. 115) Requires discretionary amounts appropriated for FY2012 provided in advance by appropriations Acts to be available in the amounts provided in such Acts, reduced by 1.503%.

(Sec. 116) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use through October 4, 2011, certain amounts for operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq and security assistance teams.

(Sec. 117) Makes certain funds available for Overseas Contingency Operations at a rate for operations permitted by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 as passed by the House of Representatives on July 8, 2011.

(Sec. 118) Continues through October 4, 2011, DOD authority to pay monetary rewards for the provision to U.S. government personnel of information or nonlethal assistance beneficial to an operation, activity, or force protection for U.S. Armed Forces.

(Sec. 119) Continues through October 4, 2011, DOD authority to use acquisition and cross-servicing agreements to lend certain military equipment to foreign forces in Iraq and Afghanistan for personnel protection and survivability purposes.

(Sec. 120) Provides amounts at a specified rate for operations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for salaries and expenses.

(Sec. 121) Authorizes the District of Columbia to expend local funds for programs and activities, subject to specified conditions.

(Sec. 122) Provides amounts at a specified rate for operations for necessary expenses of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board to carry out its functions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

(Sec. 123) Continues through October 4, 2011, the authority of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to carry out: (1) the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, (2) the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and (3) the Commercialization Pilot Program.

(Sec. 124) Extends through October 4, 2011, the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service pay $5.5 billion into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.

(Sec. 125) Provides amounts at a specified rate for operations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a full accounting of disaster relief funding requirements for FY2012 and FY2013, including specified estimates.

(Sec. 126) Authorizes the obligation of any DHS funds made available pursuant to this Act at a rate for operations necessary to sustain essential security activities.

(Sec. 127) Continues through October 4, 2011, U.S. Secret Service authority to use proceeds derived from undercover criminal investigations for such operations.

(Sec. 128) Continues through October 4, 2011, DHS authority to carry out basic, applied, and advanced research and development projects.

(Sec. 129) Continues through October 4, 2011, DHS issued interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards.

(Sec. 130) Continues through October 4, 2011, the authority of the Administrator of FEMA to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out the flood insurance program.

(Sec. 131) Continues through October 4, 2011, the authorities of Service First (a partnership authority among the Bureau of Land Management [BLM], the Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).

(Sec. 132) Increases appropriations for salaries and expenses in the Mine Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor.

(Sec. 134) Provides amounts at a specified rate for operations for the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for salaries and expenses.

(Sec. 135) Continues through October 4, 2011 the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to: (1) autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities; and (2) autism education, early detection, and intervention. Continues through such date the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

(Sec. 136) Eliminates certain FY2011 appropriations for military construction for the Army, the Air Force, and defense-wide.

(Sec. 137) Extends through October 4, 2011, the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to provide financing for the export of nonlethal articles or services meant primarily for civilian purposes.

(Sec. 138) Continues through October 4, 2011, the Commission on International Religious Freedom.

(Sec. 139) Limits to a specified rate of operations any commitments to guarantee loans incurred under the General and Special Risk Insurance Funds authorized under the National Housing Act.

(Sec. 140) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this Act a renewal resolution under such Act.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

Appropriations Committee · House · reported original measure
Appropriations Committee · Senate · referred to, reported by

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Related bills

5 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

H.J.Res. 66Related bill
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
H.R. 2608 · became Public Law 112-36Related bill
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 5855Related bill
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013
H.Res. 287Procedurally-related
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2017) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
S. 3216Related bill
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013

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Related bills are identified by the Congressional Research Service, the House and the Senate: companion and identical bills, bills with similar text, bills that were folded into this law, and rules that brought it to the floor. A bill that is itself a public law in this site’s data links here; the others link to Congress.gov.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 124 actions.

Sep 30, 2011Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-33.
Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
Sep 29, 2011Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
FloorFloor · Presented to President.
OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Sep 27, 2011FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 26, 2011FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
FloorFloor · The committee reported substitute was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sep 7, 2011CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-74.
Jun 6, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 2, 2011FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 409).House roll call 409
FloorFloor · On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 234 (Roll no. 408).House roll call 408
FloorFloor · The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase grants for Transportation Security and Counterterrorism through o…
FloorFloor · Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
FloorFloor · The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
FloorFloor · The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorFloor · The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.
FloorFloor · On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorFloor · Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
FloorFloor · UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
FloorFloor · DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
FloorFloor · POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis(CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis(CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the …
FloorFloor · DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis(CO) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.
FloorFloor · The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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Amendments

62 amendments offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

Offered by

Where each amendment ended up

S.Amdt. 667SenateSen. Harry ReidD-NV· offered Sep 26, 2011Agreed to
To amend the title.
Sep 26, 2011: Amendment SA 667 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Agreed to
S.Amdt. 666SenateSen. Harry ReidD-NV· offered Sep 26, 2011Agreed to
In the nature of a substitute.
Sep 26, 2011: Amendment SA 666 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 408HouseRep. Anna EshooD-CA-14· offered Jun 2, 2011Other
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with corporations or business entities that do not disclose their political expenditures.
Jun 2, 2011: Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment (A060). Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to change existinlaw and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair…
Other
H.Amdt. 407HouseRep. Jared PolisD-CO-2· offered Jun 2, 2011Rejected
An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for being used to carry out section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A059) Failed by recorded vote: 107 - 313 (Roll no. 407). (consideration: CR H3961)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 406HouseRep. John MicaR-FL-7· offered Jun 2, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to add a new section requiring the amount made available to the Transportation Security Administration for screeing operations, not more than $2,760,503,458 may be used for screener personnel, compensation, and benefits.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A058) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 406). (consideration: CR H3960-3961)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 405HouseRep. Darrell IssaR-CA-49· offered Jun 2, 2011Withdrawn
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to promulgate regulations that will result in private sector job losses to United States companies.
Jun 2, 2011: By unanimous consent, the Issa amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3942)
Withdrawn
H.Amdt. 404HouseRep. Louie GohmertR-TX-1· offered Jun 2, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for the new construction, purchase, or lease of any building or space in the District of Columbia except where a contract for the construction, purchase, or lease was entered into before the date o…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment (A056) Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 224 (Roll no. 405). (consideration: CR H3959-3960)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 403HouseRep. Tom ColeR-OK-4· offered Jun 2, 2011Agreed to
An amendment numbered 42 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactmen…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Cole amendment (A055) Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 - 170 (Roll no. 404). (consideration: CR H3959)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 402HouseRep. Sheila Jackson LeeD-TX-18· offered Jun 2, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to limit the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance the use of Federal Air Marshals on inbound international flights considered to be high risk by the Department of …
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A054) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 401HouseRep. Jackie SpeierD-CA-12· offered Jun 2, 2011Other
An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a noncompetitively bid contract to an Alaska Native Corporation, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian Organization in an amount in ex…
Jun 2, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment (A053). stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Other
H.Amdt. 400HouseRep. Jackie SpeierD-CA-12· offered Jun 2, 2011Other
An amendment numbered 19 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by TSA to purchase clothing that is not 100 percent domestic in origin.
Jun 2, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment (A052). stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Other
H.Amdt. 399HouseRep. Tammy BaldwinD-WI-2· offered Jun 2, 2011Other
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to design, develop, or procure any vessel of the Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter class of ships, unless it is manufactured in the United States.
Jun 2, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment (A051). stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Other
H.Amdt. 398HouseRep. Todd RokitaR-IN-4· offered Jun 2, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to implement the determination of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding transporation security officers and collective bargaining as described in the decision me…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Rokita amendment (A050) Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 205 (Roll no. 403). (consideration: CR H3958-3959)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 397HouseRep. Todd RokitaR-IN-4· offered Jun 2, 2011Rejected
An amendment made available by this Act (other than an amount required to be made available by a provision of law, amounts made available for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and amounts made available for U.S. Immigration and Customs E…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Rokita amendment (A049) Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 312 (Roll no. 402). (consideration: CR H3957-3958)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 396HouseRep. Justin AmashR-MI-3· offered Jun 2, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for any action by a political appointee to delay, vacate, or reverse any decision by an employee in the Privacy Office of the Department of Homeland Security to make records available pursuant to s…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Amash amendment (A048) Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 164 (Roll no. 401). (consideration: CR H3957)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 395HouseRep. Justin AmashR-MI-3· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to operate or maintain existing advanced imaging technology machines as mandatory or primary screening devices.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Amash amendment (A047) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 300 (Roll no. 400). (consideration: CR H3956-3957)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 394HouseRep. Justin AmashR-MI-3· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to purchase new advanced imaging technology machines.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Amash amendment (A046) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 295 (Roll no. 399). (consideration: CR H3955-3956)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 393HouseRep. Chip CravaackR-MN-8· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds used in contravention of section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A045) Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 - 131 (Roll no. 398). (consideration: CR H3955)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 392HouseRep. Steve KingR-IA-5· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for various ACORN and Community Organizations.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A044) Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 397). (consideration: CR H3954-3955)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 391HouseRep. Steve KingR-IA-5· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to carry out the provisions of Public Law 111-148, Public Law 111-152, or any amendment made by either of such laws.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Dicks raised a point of order against the King (IA) amendment (A043). Mr. Dicks stated that the amendment carries tax measures. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Other
H.Amdt. 390HouseRep. Steve KingR-IA-5· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to use the funds made available by this Act under the heading "Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology", $50,000,000 shall be for carrying out section 102 of the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility…
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the King (IA) amendment (A042). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment allocated money for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of orde…
Other
H.Amdt. 389HouseRep. Eliot EngelD-NY-17· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any excutive fleet , or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential M…
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A041) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 388HouseRep. Steve ScaliseR-LA-1· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce Executive Order 13502, the FAR Council supporting regulations FAR Rule 2009-005, or any agency memorandum, bulletin, or contracting policy that derives its authority for Exe…
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Scalise amendment (A040) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 213 (Roll no. 396). (consideration: CR H3953)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 387HouseRep. Jason AltmireD-PA-4· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill pertaining to the use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Altmire amendment (A039). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The…
Other
H.Amdt. 386HouseRep. Paul GosarR-AZ-1· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to comply with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, popularly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A038) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 234 (Roll no. 395). (consideration: CR H3935-3936)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 385HouseRep. Brad ShermanD-CA-27· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be used in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Sherman amendment (A037) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 213 (Roll no. 394). (consideration: CR H3935)
Rejected
H.Amdt. 384HouseRep. Steve ScaliseR-LA-1· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to require an approved Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applicant to personally appear at a designated enrollment center for the purpose of TWIC.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Scalise amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 383HouseRep. David PriceD-NC-4· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the requirements in section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment (A035) Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 157 (Roll no. 393). (consideration: CR H3934-3935)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 382HouseRep. Ted PoeR-TX-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds be used to parole an alien into the United States, or grant deferred action of a final order of removal, for any reason other than on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or signifi…
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 381HouseRep. Cedric RichmondD-LA-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to include funds for disaster assistance that includes an emergency designation pursuant to section 3(c)(1) of H.Res. 5 (112th Congress) shall be required by any rule of policy to be accompanied by a budgetary offset.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment (A033). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. Th…
Other
H.Amdt. 380HouseRep. Ted PoeR-TX-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 379HouseRep. Ted PoeR-TX-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to provide to a State or local government entity or official that is in violation of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Re…
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment (A031). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. Th…
Other
H.Amdt. 378HouseRep. John CarterR-TX-31· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used for the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A030) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 392). (consideration: CR H3933-3934)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 377HouseRep. Cedric RichmondD-LA-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive debts owed to the United States relating to covered assistance provided to an individual if the assistance was distributed based on an err…
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment (A029). The amendment constitutes legislation and violate Clause 2 Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Other
H.Amdt. 376HouseRep. Cynthia LummisR-WY· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to strike section 547.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Lummis amendment (A028) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 177 (Roll no. 391). (consideration: CR H3933)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 375HouseRep. Pete SessionsR-TX-32· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to strike section 514.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 204 (Roll no. 390). (consideration: CR H3932-3933)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 374HouseRep. Mike HondaD-CA-15· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for immigrant intergration grants.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 373HouseRep. Laura RichardsonD-CA-37· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to redirect a $100,000,000 with respect to the Disaster Relief fund.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Richardson amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 372HouseRep. Nita LoweyD-NY-18· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to provide for designated emergency funds for the State and Local Programs and for the Firefighter Assistance Grants.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Lowey amendment (A024). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained…
Other
H.Amdt. 371HouseRep. Joseph HeckR-NV-3· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban areas to 25.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Heck amendment (A023) Failed by voice vote.
Rejected
H.Amdt. 370HouseRep. Hansen ClarkeD-MI-13· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban areas.
Jun 2, 2011: On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A022) Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 - 150 (Roll no. 389). (consideration: CR H3931-3932)
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 369HouseRep. Hansen ClarkeD-MI-13· offered Jun 1, 2011Withdrawn
An amendment to appropriate by transfer, $2,000,000,000 to programs in the heading State and Local Programs.
Jun 1, 2011: By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3864)
Withdrawn
H.Amdt. 368HouseRep. Laura RichardsonD-CA-37· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to appropriate $50,000,000 for the purposes of Interoperable Emergency Operations Grants.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment (A020). Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point …
Other
H.Amdt. 367HouseRep. Laura RichardsonD-CA-37· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to place instructions in the bill on the appropriation of certain funds.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment (A019). Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point …
Other
H.Amdt. 366HouseRep. John BarrowD-GA-12· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Barrow amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 365HouseRep. Steve KingR-IA-5· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $1 million.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 364HouseRep. Steve KingR-IA-5· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to increase by transfer for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by $1 million.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 363HouseRep. Henry CuellarD-TX-28· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 388).
Rejected
H.Amdt. 362HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment (A014). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustaine…
Other
H.Amdt. 361HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment (A013). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustaine…
Other
H.Amdt. 360HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the McCaul amendment (A012) Failed by voice vote.
Rejected
H.Amdt. 359HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment (A011). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustaine…
Other
H.Amdt. 358HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the state and local divisions of FEMA.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment (A010). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustaine…
Other
H.Amdt. 357HouseRep. Michael McCaulR-TX-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection expenses.
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment (A009). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustaine…
Other
H.Amdt. 356HouseRep. Ted PoeR-TX-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Other
An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for immigration enforcement, detention and removal operations by $100 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under Sec…
Jun 1, 2011: Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment (A008). Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustai…
Other
H.Amdt. 355HouseRep. Eleanor NortonD-DC· offered Jun 1, 2011Withdrawn
An amendment to increase funding to the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $500,673,000.
Jun 1, 2011: By unanimous consent, the Norton amendment was withdrawn.
Withdrawn
H.Amdt. 354HouseRep. Ted PoeR-TX-2· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for border security fencing and infrastructure by $10 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Manag…
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93 (Roll no. 387).
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 353HouseRep. Paul BrounR-GA-10· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to reduce the funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $600,000 and deposit the same amount to the Spending Reduction Account.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 352HouseRep. Sheila Jackson LeeD-TX-18· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the surface transportation account by $5 million. This amount is offset by reductions of $2.5 million each in the accounts for the Office of the Under Secretary for M…
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A004) Failed by voice vote.
Rejected
H.Amdt. 351HouseRep. Ed RoyceR-CA-40· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement by $1 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funds for Homeland Security Department executive management.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 - 151 (Roll no. 386).
Agreed to
H.Amdt. 350HouseRep. David CicillineD-RI-1· offered Jun 1, 2011Rejected
An amdendment to increase funding, by offset, for state and local programsby $337,000,000.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 266 (Roll no. 385).
Rejected
H.Amdt. 349HouseRep. Steven LaTouretteR-OH-14· offered Jun 1, 2011Agreed to
An amendment to increase the funding by $320 million for Firefighters Assistance Grants by transfer from the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and Office of Chief Information.
Jun 1, 2011: On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 - 87 (Roll no. 384).
Agreed to

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