United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 4238 — To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-157. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities. This bill amends: (1) the Department of Energy Organization Act to revise the definition of "minority" to mean any U.S. citizen who is an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native; and (2) the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to revise the definition of "minority group members" (who own minority group enterprises) to mean U.S. citizens who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaska Natives.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-157. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2649; text: CR 02/29/2016 H1005)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 102).

  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1033-1034)

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4238.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1005-1006)

  13. Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  18. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  19. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  21. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

  22. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  23. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  24. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  25. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4238 do?
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities. This bill amends: (1) the Department of Energy Organization Act to revise the definition of "minority" to mean any U.S. citizen who is an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native; and (2) the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to revise the definition of "minority group members" (who own minority group enterprises) to mean U.S. citizens who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaska Natives.
Who sponsors HR 4238?
HR 4238 is sponsored by Grace Meng (D).
What is the current status of HR 4238?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2015. Enacted.
Where can I track HR 4238?
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