United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2197 — A bill to repeal certain requirements regarding newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Revised Statutes to repeal the requirement that stationery for the Senate be purchased according to a bidding process, and related requirements.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Received in the House.

  4. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2887; text as passed Senate: CR S2887)

  5. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.

  6. Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Schumer without amendment. Without written report.

  7. Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  8. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2197 do?
Amends the Revised Statutes to repeal the requirement that stationery for the Senate be purchased according to a bidding process, and related requirements.
Who sponsors S 2197?
S 2197 is sponsored by Jeanne Shaheen (D).
What is the current status of S 2197?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track S 2197?
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