HRES-242 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-04-05VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H2708)House floor actions
2017-04-05VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 217). (consideration: CR H2720-2721)House floor actions
2017-04-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2720-2722)House floor actions
2017-04-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 242, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2017-04-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.House floor actions
2017-04-05FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2708-2715)House floor actions
2017-04-03CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.House floor actions
2017-04-03FloorThe resolution provides for one motion to recommit; and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017 through April 24, 2017House floor actions
2017-04-03CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-77, by Mr. Buck.House floor actions
2017-04-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Ken Buck [R] (CO-4)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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