09/08/11 3:05 PM
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
09/08/11 2:59 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen Part A amendment No. 3.
Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.
09/08/11 2:59 PM
An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to change the duration of Subgrants in the Grant Limitations Section from 5 years to 3 years to allow successful and eligible operating schools to replicate and expand faster. The school must demonstrate successful operation data for no less than 3 years.
On agreeing to the Davis (CA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
09/08/11 2:55 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis (CA) Part A amendment No. 2.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Davis (CA).
09/08/11 2:55 PM
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the purpose section of H.R. 2218 the importance of innovation in public education to prepare students to compete in the global economy.
09/08/11 2:54 PM
On agreeing to the Kline amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
09/08/11 2:46 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline Part A amendment No. 1.
Amendment offered by Mr. Kline.
09/08/11 2:46 PM
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to make technical and clarifying corrections to the bill as reported out of Committee. Would make additional policy changes to improve the Charter School Program, including provisions regarding parent input, annual grants, education for at-risk students, diverse charter school models, transportation needs, high quality applicants, and school lunch participants.
09/08/11 2:06 PM
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack 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. 392 and Rule XVIII.
09/08/11 2:05 PM
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1892 each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392.
