07/29/08 1:08 PM
H.R. 2490:
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States
07/29/08 1:08 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4806.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Harman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/29/08 1:07 PM
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.
07/29/08 12:58 PM
H.R. 5531:
to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify criteria for certification relating to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors, and for other purposes
07/29/08 12:58 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2490.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/29/08 12:57 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
07/29/08 12:47 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5531.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/29/08 12:47 PM
H.R. 5983:
to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the information security of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes
07/29/08 12:46 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
07/29/08 12:36 PM
H.R. 5170:
to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a privacy official within each component of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes