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An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 110-563 to provide that the National Fire Academy Training Program could train fire service personnel in response, tactics, and strategies for dealing with national catastrophes, including terrorist-caused national catastrophes and incidents that involve weapons of mass destruction.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4847.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4847 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the committee Rules accompanying this resolution.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071.
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H. Res. 1071:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 4847) to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1071
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Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
