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HR 5972 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

Last action — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.

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Summary

- Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 401) Requires any sums necessary for FY2013 pay raises for programs funded in this Act to be absorbed within the levels appropriated in this or previous appropriations Acts. (Sec. 402) Prohibits the use of funds for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise compensate, nonfederal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. (Sec. 407) Requires all federal agencies and departments funded by this Act to report by July 30, 2013, to the congressional appropriations committees on all sole-source contracts. (Sec. 409) Prohibits the use of funds to support any federal, state, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use. (Sec. 411) Prohibits payment of the salary from any appropriation under this Act of any person filling a position (other than temporary) formerly held by an employee who has: (1) left to enter the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service; (3) within 90 days after release from such service, or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for up to one year, applied for restoration to his former position; and (4) been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position, but not been restored to it. (Sec. 412) Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act by an entity unless the entity agrees to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 413) Prohibits the availability of funds to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the Buy American Act. (Sec. 414) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of specified federal regulations. (Sec. 415) Prohibits the provision of any funds made available under this or prior Acts to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. (Sec. 416) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any corporation that was convicted (or had an officer or agent of such corporation acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation (or such officer or agent) and determined that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the government. (Sec. 417) Makes the same prohibition with respect to any corporation with any unpaid federal tax liability that is not being paid in a timely manner, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and determined that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the government. (Sec. 418) Establishes a spending reduction account consisting of the amount by which each applicable allocation of new budget authority made by the Committee on Appropriations of the House exceeds the amount of proposed new budget authority. Makes such amount $0. (Sec. 419) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by the Secretary of Transportation to research or implement a distance-based (Vehicle Miles Traveled) fee system that would levy a fee on a vehicle user based on the distance traveled. (Sec. 420) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to further implementation of the European Union greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme for aviation activities established by European Union Directive 2008/101/EC. (Sec. 421) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the international highway technology scanning program. (Sec. 422) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for any new grant under the DOT livable communities program or the HUD sustainable communities program or to implement any transfer of funds for any such new grant. (Sec. 423) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to enforce the requirement under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that any federal agency contract for procurement of an alternative or synthetic fuel for any mobility-related use (other than for research or testing) specify that the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and combustion of the fuel supplied under the contract must, on an ongoing basis, be less than or equal to such emissions from the equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources. (Sec. 424) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to establish, issue, implement, administer, or enforce any prohibition or restriction on the establishment or effectiveness of any occupancy preference for veterans in supportive housing for the elderly that: (1) is provided HUD assistance; and (2) is or would be located on property of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or is subject to an enhanced use lease with the VA. (Sec. 425) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to promulgate, issue, establish, implement, administer, finalize, or enforce the proposed HUD rule published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2011, which relates to Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Discriminatory Effects Standard. (Sec. 426) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by the DOT Secretary to make any transfer under the requirement of title I of this Act that, if the funds for payments to air carriers are insufficient to meet the costs of the essential air service (EAS) program in the current fiscal year, the Secretary transfer necessary sums for the EAS program from any available amounts appropriated to or directly administered by the Office of the Secretary for that fiscal year. (Sec. 427) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to design, construct, or operate a fixed guideway project located in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Sec. 428) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to implement any rule or regulation that expressly prohibits an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing. (Sec. 429) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to promulgate or implement any regulations that would mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles. (Sec. 430) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the Third Street Light Rail Phase 2 Central Subway project in San Francisco, California. (Sec. 431) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the salary of any officer or employee of the Federal Highway Administration to implement, administer, or enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or Executive Order No. 13186 of January 10, 2001, with respect to, or to determine any action of the Administration to have a significant impact under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 based on the effect of such action on, the cliff swallow or barn swallow. (Sec. 432) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for high-speed rail in California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 - 163 (Roll no. 450).

  4. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 233 (Roll no. 449). (consideration: CR H4634-4635)

  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4634)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber 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 funding for veteran rental voucher assistance by $75 million and reduce HUD Management and Administration and Program Office Salaries & Expenses accounts by $86,100,000. The Motion would also reduce the deficit by $11,100,000.

  7. Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H4633-4634: text: CR H4633-4634)

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

  9. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4633)

  10. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5972.

  11. On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

  12. Mr. Latham moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

  13. H.AMDT.1367 On agreeing to the Denham amendment (A052) Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 185 (Roll no. 448). (consideration: CR H4633)

  14. H.AMDT.1366 On agreeing to the Lankford amendment (A051) Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 191 (Roll no. 447). (consideration: CR H4632-4633)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary of Transportation to implement, administer, or enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Executive Order No. 13186.

  15. H.AMDT.1354 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment (A039) Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 446). (consideration: CR H4631)

  16. H.AMDT.1353 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A038) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 254 (Roll no. 445). (consideration: CR H4630-4631)

  17. H.AMDT.1368 On agreeing to the Landry amendment (A053) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H4630)

  18. VACATING PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent to vacate the request for a recorded vote on the Landry amendment to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.

  19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  20. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  21. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4630-4635)

  22. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.

  23. On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  24. Mr. Latham moved that the Committee now rise.

  25. H.AMDT.1370 By unanimous consent, the Herrera Beutler amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4151)

  26. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment under the five-minute rule.

  27. H.AMDT.1370 Amendment (A055) offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler. (consideration: CR H4151; text: CR H4151)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to build flood protection walls for Interstate 5 between mile posts 72-82 in Lewis County, Washington.

  28. H.AMDT.1369 On agreeing to the Scalise amendment (A054) Agreed to by voice vote.

  29. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.

  30. H.AMDT.1369 Amendment (A054) offered by Mr. Scalise. (consideration: CR H4150-4151; text: CR H4150)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation that expressly prohibits an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing.

  31. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  32. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Landry amendment under the five-minute rule.

  33. H.AMDT.1368 Amendment (A053) offered by Mr. Landry. (consideration: CR H4149-4150; text: CR H4149)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to promulgate or implement any regulations that would mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles.

  34. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Denham amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Denham demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  35. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Denham amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.

  36. H.AMDT.1367 Amendment (A052) offered by Mr. Denham. (consideration: CR H4148-4149; text: CR H4148)An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for high-speed rail in the State of California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

  37. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  38. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.

  39. H.AMDT.1365 On agreeing to the Chabot amendment (A050) Agreed to by voice vote.

  40. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chabot amendment under the five-minute rule.

  41. H.AMDT.1365 Amendment (A050) offered by Mr. Chabot. (consideration: CR H4146-4147; text: CR H4146)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to be used to construct or operate a streetcar in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  42. H.AMDT.1364 On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment (A049) Agreed to by voice vote.

  43. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment under the five-minute rule.

  44. H.AMDT.1364 Amendment (A049) offered by Mr. Cassidy. (consideration: CR H4146; text: CR H4146)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Essential Air Service program beyond the amount appropriated for the program through both the Airway Trust Fund and overflight fees.

  45. H.AMDT.1363 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment (A048) Agreed to by voice vote.

  46. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett amendment under the five-minute rule.

  47. H.AMDT.1363 Amendment (A048) offered by Mr. Garrett. (consideration: CR H4144-4146; text: CR H4144)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to enforce the proposed rule issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish regulatory standards regarding disparate impact liability.

  48. H.AMDT.1362 On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment (A047) Agreed to by voice vote.

  49. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment No. 7 under the five-minute rule.

  50. H.AMDT.1362 Amendment (A047) offered by Mr. Turner (OH). (consideration: CR H4144; text: CR H4144)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce the restriction against a veteran's preference for housing projects built on a VA campus or that use a VA-enhanced use lease.

  51. H.AMDT.1361 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Burgess amendment (A046). Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the amendment sought to change existing law and as such constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  52. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  53. H.AMDT.1361 Amendment (A046) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR H4143-4144; text: CR H4143)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary of Transportation to authorize a person to operate an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system, or to manufacture, sell, or distribute an unmanned aircraft system as a weapon.

  54. H.AMDT.1360 On agreeing to the Flores amendment (A045) Agreed to by voice vote.

  55. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.

  56. H.AMDT.1360 Amendment (A045) offered by Mr. Flores. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act which prohibits federal agencies from purchasing synthetic fuels unless the fuels emit the same or fewer greenhouse gas emissions as petroleum.

  57. H.AMDT.1359 On agreeing to the Griffith (VA) amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.

  58. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffith amendment under the five-minute rule.

  59. H.AMDT.1359 Amendment (A044) offered by Mr. Griffith (VA). (consideration: CR H4141-4142; text: CR H4141)Amendment prohibits the use of funds by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to issue any new livable or sustainable community grants.

  60. H.AMDT.1358 On agreeing to the Posey amendment (A043) Agreed to by voice vote.

  61. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Posey amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.

  62. H.AMDT.1358 Amendment (A043) offered by Mr. Posey. (consideration: CR H4141; text: CR H4141)Amendment prohibits the use of funds for the Department of Transportation's International Highway Technology Scanning Program.

  63. H.AMDT.1357 By unanimous consent, the Price (GA) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4141)

  64. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  65. H.AMDT.1357 Amendment (A042) offered by Mr. Price (GA). (consideration: CR H4140-4141; text: CR H4140)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by PHMSA to require placement of line markers, other than at public road and railroad crossings.

  66. H.AMDT.1356 On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A041) Agreed to by voice vote.

  67. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.

  68. H.AMDT.1356 Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Cravaack. (consideration: CR H4139-4140; text: CR H4139)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme.

  69. H.AMDT.1355 On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment (A040) Agreed to by voice vote.

  70. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.

  71. H.AMDT.1355 Amendment (A040) offered by Mr. Cravaack. (consideration: CR H4137-4139; text: CR H4137)Amendment prohibits the use of funds to research or implement a distance-based fee system, commonly referred to as vehicle miles traveled, that would levy a fee on a surface transportation vehicle user based on the distance traveled.

  72. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  73. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 13 under the five-minute rule.

  74. H.AMDT.1354 Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. McClintock. (consideration: CR H4136-4137; text: CR H4136)An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for the Third Street Light Rail Phase 2 Central Subway project in San Francisco, California.

  75. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  76. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.

  77. H.AMDT.1353 Amendment (A038) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H4135-4136; text: CR H4135)An amendment to reduce the amount of this Act by 1 percent.

  78. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  79. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4135-4136)

  80. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.

  81. On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  82. Mr. Latham moved to rise.

  83. H.AMDT.1345 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 242 (Roll no. 436).

  84. H.AMDT.1344 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 300 (Roll no. 435).

  85. H.AMDT.1342 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 342 (Roll no. 434).

  86. H.AMDT.1341 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A026) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 267 (Roll no. 433).

  87. H.AMDT.1351 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A036) Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 250 (Roll no. 432).

  88. H.AMDT.1350 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A035) Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 249 (Roll no. 431).

  89. H.AMDT.1339 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 264 (Roll no. 430).

  90. H.AMDT.1338 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 250 (Roll no. 429).

  91. H.AMDT.1336 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 247 (Roll no. 428).

  92. H.AMDT.1335 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 229 (Roll no. 427).

  93. H.AMDT.1334 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 248 (Roll no. 426).

  94. H.AMDT.1333 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 240 (Roll no. 425).

  95. H.AMDT.1332 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A017) Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 256 (Roll no. 424).

  96. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  97. H.AMDT.1352 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment (A037). Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  98. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  99. H.AMDT.1352 Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H4124-4125; text: CR H4124)An amendment to change Section 412 regarding the Buy American Act to ensure that domestic content makes up 85% of all steel, iron and manufacturing goods, including rolling stock.

  100. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  101. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the fourteenth Broun (GA) amendment.

  102. H.AMDT.1351 Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4122-4123, H4131-4132; text: CR H4122)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation by $12.3 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  103. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  104. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the thirteenth Broun (GA) amendment.

  105. H.AMDT.1350 Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4121, H4131; text: CR H4121)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Federal Maritime Commission by $900,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  106. H.AMDT.1349 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Price (NC) amendment (A034). Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the Price (NC) amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  107. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  108. H.AMDT.1349 Amendment (A034) offered by Mr. Price (NC). (consideration: CR H4118-4119; text: CR H4118-4119)An amendment to allow Public Housing Authorities to merge Operating and Capital Funds.

  109. H.AMDT.1348 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the LaTourette amendment (A033). Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the LaTourette amendment sought to change existing law and as such constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  110. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  111. H.AMDT.1348 Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. LaTourette. (consideration: CR H4117-4118; text: CR H4117)An amendment to expand the percentage of NSP 2 and NSP 3 funds that can be used for demolition projects to 75%.

  112. H.AMDT.1347 On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.

  113. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  114. H.AMDT.1347 Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H4112; text: CR H4112)Amendment increases funds for homeless assistance grants for veterans by $5 million.

  115. H.AMDT.1346 Mr. Diaz-Balart raised a point of order against the Bachus amendment (A031). Mr. Diaz-Balart stated that the provisions of the Bachus amendment sought to impart new direction and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  116. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bachus amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  117. H.AMDT.1346 Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Bachus. (consideration: CR H4110-4111; text: CR H4110-4111)An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that up to $200 million shall be for necessary expenses authorized under the HOME Investment Partnerships Act related to disaster relief.

  118. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  119. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the first Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

  120. H.AMDT.1345 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4109-4110, H4134-4135; text: CR H4109)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the HOME Investment Partnership by $200 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  121. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  122. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.

  123. H.AMDT.1344 Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. McClintock. (consideration: CR H4108-4109, H4133-4134; text: CR H4108)Amendment sought to eliminate funds for the Community Development loan guarantee program and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  124. H.AMDT.1343 By unanimous consent, the Diaz-Balart amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4107)

  125. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Diaz-Balart amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  126. H.AMDT.1343 Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Diaz-Balart. (consideration: CR H4106-4107; text: CR H4106-4108)An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that unless explicitly provided, not to exceed 25 percent of any grant made with funds appropriated by the bill may be expended for public services as defined by law.

  127. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  128. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.

  129. H.AMDT.1342 Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. McClintock. (consideration: CR H4105-4106, H4133; text: CR H4105)Amendment sought to eliminate funds for the Community Development Block Grant program and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  130. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  131. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.

  132. H.AMDT.1341 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Chaffetz. (consideration: CR H4104-4105, H4132-4133; text: CR H4104)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the Community Development Block Grants by $396 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  133. H.AMDT.1340 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Hanabusa amendment (A025). Mr. Latham stated that the amendment proposes to increase funds for a program which had not been authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  134. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  135. H.AMDT.1340 Amendment (A025) offered by Ms. Hanabusa. (consideration: CR H4103-4104; text: CR H4103)An amendment to increase funds for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants program by $13,000,000.

  136. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Twelth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  137. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Twelth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  138. H.AMDT.1339 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4102-4103, H4130-4131; text: CR H4102)Amendment sought to reduce the funds for the Public Housing Operating Fund by $562,150,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  139. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eleventh Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  140. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eleventh Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  141. H.AMDT.1338 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4101-4102, H4129-4130; text: CR H4101)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the Public Housing Capital Fund by $110 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  142. H.AMDT.1337 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment (A022). Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought a net increase of funding in the bill and was in violation of the Rules of the House. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  143. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  144. H.AMDT.1337 Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H4100-4101; text: CR H4100)An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funds for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program under the Public and Indian Housing section by $460,000,000.

  145. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tenth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  146. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tenth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  147. H.AMDT.1336 Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4099, H4129; text: CR H4099)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity by $304,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  148. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ninth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  149. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ninth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  150. H.AMDT.1335 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4097-4099, H4128-4129; text: CR H4097)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Office of Policy Development and Research by $115,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  151. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eighth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  152. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eighth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  153. H.AMDT.1334 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4097, H4128; text: CR H4097)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Office of Housing by $5 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  154. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Seventh Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  155. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Seventh Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  156. H.AMDT.1333 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4096-4097, H4127; text: CR H4096)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Office of Community Planning and Development by $3.5 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  157. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sixth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  158. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sixth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  159. H.AMDT.1332 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4096, H4126-4127; text: CR H4096)Amendment sought to reduce funds for salaries and expenses of the Office of Public and Indian Housing by $6.5 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  160. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  161. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4079-4135)

  162. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.

  163. On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  164. Mr. Latham moved to rise.

  165. H.AMDT.1327 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 138 - 265 (Roll no. 423).

  166. H.AMDT.1324 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 215 (Roll no. 422).

  167. H.AMDT.1323 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 230 (Roll no. 421).

  168. H.AMDT.1330 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 224 (Roll no. 420).

  169. H.AMDT.1329 On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 218 (Roll no. 419).

  170. H.AMDT.1325 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 243 (Roll no. 418).

  171. H.AMDT.1320 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 238 (Roll no. 417).

  172. H.AMDT.1317 On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 222 (Roll no. 416).

  173. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  174. H.AMDT.1331 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.

  175. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.

  176. H.AMDT.1331 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H4056; text: CR H4056)Amendment increases funds for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program by $2 million and reduces funds for the Chief Information Officer by a similar amount.

  177. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  178. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.

  179. H.AMDT.1330 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Gosar. (consideration: CR H4055-4056, H4059-4060; text: CR H4055)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the administrative, operations, and management accounts in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to FY 2008 levels and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  180. POSTPONED PROCEEDIINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  181. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment under the five-minute rule.

  182. H.AMDT.1329 Amendment (A014) offered by Mrs. Capps. (consideration: CR H4054-4055, H4059; text: CR H4054)Amendment sought to increase funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Counseling Assistance Program by $10 million and to reduce funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development operations and management account by a similar amount.

  183. H.AMDT.1328 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.

  184. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  185. H.AMDT.1328 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4053; text: CR H4053)Amendment reduces funds for administrative expenses for the Surface Transportation Board by $1,940,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  186. PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  187. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  188. H.AMDT.1327 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4052, H4061-4062; text: CR H4052)Amendment sought to reduce funds for safety inspectors with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by $1,670,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  189. H.AMDT.1326 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

  190. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  191. H.AMDT.1326 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4051; text: CR H4051)Amendment reduces funds for the administrative expenses of the Maritime Guaranteed Loan program by $10,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  192. Mr. Duncan (TN) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan (TN) stated that Section 169C violated clause 2(b) of rule XXI by seeking to change existing law which constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  193. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  194. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  195. H.AMDT.1325 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Garrett. (consideration: CR H4048-4050, H4058; text: CR H4048)Amendment sought to eliminate funds for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  196. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  197. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  198. H.AMDT.1324 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4047-4048, H4060-4061; text: CR H4047)Amendment sought to reduce funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Transit Administration by $1,287,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  199. The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.

  200. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  201. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  202. H.AMDT.1323 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4045-4046, H4060; text: CR H4045)Amendment sought to reduce funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Railroad Administration by $5,404,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  203. H.AMDT.1322 On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

  204. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  205. H.AMDT.1322 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Braley (IA). (consideration: CR H4044-4045; text: CR H4044-4045)Amendment requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to prioritize at least $10 million for school bus safety.

  206. The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.

  207. H.AMDT.1321 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment (A006). Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  208. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  209. H.AMDT.1321 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Clarke (MI). (consideration: CR H4040-4041; text: CR H4041)An amendment to help provide services for the elderly.

  210. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  211. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.

  212. H.AMDT.1320 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. McClintock. (consideration: CR H4039-4040, H4057-4058; text: CR H4039)Amendment sought to eliminate funds for the Essential Air Service program and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

  213. H.AMDT.1319 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Waters amendment (A004). Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

  214. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

  215. H.AMDT.1319 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Waters. (consideration: CR H4037-4038; text: CR H4037)An amendment to provide $500,000,000 for TIGER grants.

  216. H.AMDT.1318 By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn.

  217. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  218. H.AMDT.1318 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H4036-4037; text: CR H4036)An amendment to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights by $389,000.

  219. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  220. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  221. H.AMDT.1317 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Connolly (VA). (consideration: CR H4035-4036, H4057; text: CR H4035)Amendment sought to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation's Financial Management account by $5 million and to increase funds for the Operations for Vehicle Safety account by a similar amount.

  222. H.AMDT.1316 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

  223. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.

  224. H.AMDT.1316 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H4033-4035; text: CR H4017-4018)Amendment specifies that funds appropriated for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the Minority Business Resource Center may not be used for any other purpose.

  225. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5972.

  226. The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  227. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 697 and Rule XVIII.

  228. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5973 and H.R. 5972. In both instances, each bill shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Each bill shall be read by paragraph and shall be open to amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment during the month of July.

  229. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 697. (consideration: CR H4029-4062; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H4033,, H4035, H4036, H4037, H4038-4039, H4040, H4042-4044, H4045, H4046-4047, H4048, H4050-4051, H4051, H4052, H4052-4053, H4053-4054, text of Title II as reported in House: CR H4054, H4056, CR 6/27/2012 H4096, H4097, H4099, H4099-4100, H4101, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4108, H4109, H4112, H4112-4117; text of Title III as reported in House: CR 6/27/2012 H4121, H4121-4122, H4124; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR 6/27/2012 H4124, H4126)

  230. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

  231. The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-541, by Mr. Latham.

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What does HR 5972 do?
- Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 401) Requires any sums necessary for FY2013 pay raises for programs funded in this Act to be absorbed within the levels appropriated in this or previous appropriations Acts. (Sec. 402) Prohibits the use of funds for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise compensate, nonfederal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this Act. (Sec. 407) Requires all federal agencies and departments funded by this Act to report by July 30, 2013, to the congressional appropriations committees on all sole-source contracts. (Sec. 409) Prohibits the use of funds to support any federal, state, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use. (Sec. 411) Prohibits payment of the salary from any appropriation under this Act of any person filling a position (other than temporary) formerly held by an employee who has: (1) left to enter the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service; (3) within 90 days after release from such service, or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for up to one year, applied for restoration to his former position; and (4) been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position, but not been restored to it. (Sec. 412) Prohibits the expenditure of funds appropriated under this Act by an entity unless the entity agrees to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 413) Prohibits the availability of funds to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the Buy American Act. (Sec. 414) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of specified federal regulations. (Sec. 415) Prohibits the provision of any funds made available under this or prior Acts to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. (Sec. 416) Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to any corporation that was convicted (or had an officer or agent of such corporation acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation (or such officer or agent) and determined that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the government. (Sec. 417) Makes the same prohibition with respect to any corporation with any unpaid federal tax liability that is not being paid in a timely manner, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and determined that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the government. (Sec. 418) Establishes a spending reduction account consisting of the amount by which each applicable allocation of new budget authority made by the Committee on Appropriations of the House exceeds the amount of proposed new budget authority. Makes such amount $0. (Sec. 419) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by the Secretary of Transportation to research or implement a distance-based (Vehicle Miles Traveled) fee system that would levy a fee on a vehicle user based on the distance traveled. (Sec. 420) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to further implementation of the European Union greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme for aviation activities established by European Union Directive 2008/101/EC. (Sec. 421) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the international highway technology scanning program. (Sec. 422) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for any new grant under the DOT livable communities program or the HUD sustainable communities program or to implement any transfer of funds for any such new grant. (Sec. 423) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to enforce the requirement under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that any federal agency contract for procurement of an alternative or synthetic fuel for any mobility-related use (other than for research or testing) specify that the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and combustion of the fuel supplied under the contract must, on an ongoing basis, be less than or equal to such emissions from the equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources. (Sec. 424) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to establish, issue, implement, administer, or enforce any prohibition or restriction on the establishment or effectiveness of any occupancy preference for veterans in supportive housing for the elderly that: (1) is provided HUD assistance; and (2) is or would be located on property of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or is subject to an enhanced use lease with the VA. (Sec. 425) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to promulgate, issue, establish, implement, administer, finalize, or enforce the proposed HUD rule published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2011, which relates to Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Discriminatory Effects Standard. (Sec. 426) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by the DOT Secretary to make any transfer under the requirement of title I of this Act that, if the funds for payments to air carriers are insufficient to meet the costs of the essential air service (EAS) program in the current fiscal year, the Secretary transfer necessary sums for the EAS program from any available amounts appropriated to or directly administered by the Office of the Secretary for that fiscal year. (Sec. 427) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to design, construct, or operate a fixed guideway project located in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Sec. 428) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to implement any rule or regulation that expressly prohibits an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing. (Sec. 429) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to promulgate or implement any regulations that would mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles. (Sec. 430) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the Third Street Light Rail Phase 2 Central Subway project in San Francisco, California. (Sec. 431) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the salary of any officer or employee of the Federal Highway Administration to implement, administer, or enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or Executive Order No. 13186 of January 10, 2001, with respect to, or to determine any action of the Administration to have a significant impact under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 based on the effect of such action on, the cliff swallow or barn swallow. (Sec. 432) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for high-speed rail in California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Who sponsors HR 5972?
HR 5972 is sponsored by Tom Latham (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5972?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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