HRES-779 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-08VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H23)House floor actions
2020-01-08VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H49-50)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H49-50)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23-30)House floor actions
2020-01-07CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.House floor actions
2020-01-07FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2020-01-07CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-366, by Ms. Scanlon.House floor actions
2020-01-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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