09/16/14 3:06 PM H.J. Res. 124
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 722, the House proceeded with 6 hours of debate on the Part B McKeon amendment.
09/16/14 3:06 PM H.J. Res. 124
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKeon, Amendment printed in Part B of H. Res. 722 to authorize the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Additionally, the amendment strengthens congressional oversight by requiring detailed reports, including progress reports, on the plan, vetting process, and procedures for monitoring unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment. It also requires the President to report on how this authority fits within a larger regional strategy. The amendment allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a reprogramming request to Congress should the President request DOD funds to execute this authority and permit the Secretary of Defense to accept foreign contributions.
09/16/14 3:06 PM H.J. Res. 124
Amendment offered by Mr. McKeon.
09/16/14 3:06 PM H.J. Res. 124
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKeon, printed in Part B of H. Res. 722 to authorize the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Additionally, the amendment strengthens congressional oversight by requiring detailed reports, including progress reports, on the plan, vetting process, and procedures for monitoring unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment. It also requires the President to report on how this authority fits within a larger regional strategy. The amendment allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a reprogramming request to Congress should the President request DOD funds to execute this authority and permit the Secretary of Defense to accept foreign contributions.
09/16/14 2:22 PM H.J. Res. 124
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.
09/16/14 2:22 PM H.J. Res. 124
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 124 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 amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committe on Rules if offered by Rep. McKeon is debatable for 6 hours, equally divided and controlled.
09/16/14 2:22 PM H.J. Res. 124
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. H.J. Res. 124 — "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes."
09/16/14 2:20 PM S. 2154
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/16/14 2:20 PM S. 2154
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 4 (Roll no. 500).
09/16/14 2:20 PM S. 2154
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 500).
