05/13/09 1:47 PM
An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-106 to require the Education Secretary, in consultation with the Labor Secretary, to work with funding recipients to promote opportunities for individuals enrolled in Job Corps to gain employment experience on modernization, repair, and construction projects funded under the Act. The amendment also requires the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, to work with recipients of funds to promote appropriate opportunities for individuals enrolled in a junior or community college.
05/13/09 1:44 PM
On agreeing to the Reichert amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
05/13/09 1:39 PM
An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-106 to allow funds to be used to install or upgrade technology to ensure schools are able to respond to emergencies such as acts of terrorism, campus violence, and natural disasters.
05/13/09 1:39 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Reichert.
05/13/09 1:38 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Giffords amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Giffords demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
05/13/09 1:34 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Giffords amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Giffords.
05/13/09 1:34 PM
An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-106 to specify that local educational agencies receiving funds under the act may encourage schools receiving funds for projects to educate students about those projects, including how they function, and their environmental, energy, sustainability, and other benefits.
05/13/09 1:33 PM
On agreeing to the McKeon amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
05/13/09 1:32 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. McKeon.
05/13/09 1:32 PM
An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-106 to prohibit funds appropriated under the bill to be used for congressional earmarks as defined by clause 9(d) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
