10/17/07 5:29 PM
On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/17/07 5:18 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 724, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.
10/17/07 5:17 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Rohrabacher.
10/17/07 5:17 PM
An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-371 to authorize funds to the Secretary to design and develop a pilot electric cargo conveyor system for the transportation of containers from ports to depots outside of urban areas
10/17/07 5:16 PM
On agreeing to the Pallone amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/17/07 5:05 PM
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-371 to allow state and local authorities to regulate solid waste management fa cilities. This amendment would state that the Surface Transportation Board does not have exclusive authority to preempt state and local regulation of solid waste management facilities, as defined in the amendment.
10/17/07 5:05 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 724, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Pallone.
10/17/07 5:04 PM
On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/17/07 4:54 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 724, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Napolitano amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Napolitano.
10/17/07 4:54 PM
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-371 to prohibit mechanical and brake inspections performed in Mexico of rail cars entering the United States from satisfying U.S. rail safety laws unless inspection standards, enforcement standards, and worker training are certified to meet those of the United States. It prohibits hazardous material inspections performed in Mexico from satisfying applicable U.S. rail safety laws and regulations.
