10/31/07 2:40 PM
The previous question was ordered on the amendment and on the bill pursuant to the rule.
10/31/07 1:31 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 781, the House proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the McCrery substitute amendment, as modified.
10/31/07 1:28 PM
McCrery amendment modified by unanimous consent. The modification strikes section 307(c) pertaining to Timeframe for Medicare Part A and B Payments.
Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. McCrery.
10/31/07 1:28 PM
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-417 to reauthorize the Trade AdjustmentAssistance (TAA) programs for workers, firms and farmers for 5 years. Restructures the TAA to increase training options while retaining the current two years of income support for TAA for workers program participants who remain unemployed and train full-time. Increases the federal share of monthly TAA participant premiums for the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) from 65% today to 70% and continues HCTC. Allows States to apply for waivers of unemployment compensation program rules. Expands the new markets tax credit to benefit firms and workers in local communities impacted by trade, globalization, and other causes of job loss. Extends Workforce Investment Act (WIA) employment and training programs, creates a consolidated funding stream, and increases State and local flexibility. Provides for collection of Unemployment Insurance overpayments.
10/31/07 12:13 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3920.
10/31/07 12:12 PM
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3920 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. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, modified by the amendment printed in part A of this report shall be considered as adopted.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781.
10/31/07 12:10 PM
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190, 2 Present (Roll no. 1023).
10/31/07 12:03 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, on which further proceedings had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
10/31/07 12:03 PM
H. Res. 781:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3920) to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers and firms, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 1022).
10/31/07 11:53 AM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 190 (Roll no. 1021).
