06/04/09 2:38 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 474, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
06/04/09 2:37 PM
An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-127 to prevent earmarking in a new grant program established in the bill, and would clarify that Congress presumes that grants awarded through that program will be awarded on a risk-based competitive basis, and if they are not, require the Assistant Secretary to submit a report to Congress explaining the reason.
On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
06/04/09 2:37 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
06/04/09 2:27 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 474, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Castor (FL).
06/04/09 2:27 PM
An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-127 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prohibit states from requiring separate security background checks for transportation security cards, and waives application of the prohibition if a compelling homeland security reason necessitates a separate background check.
06/04/09 2:26 PM
On agreeing to the Diaz-Balart, L. amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
06/04/09 2:23 PM
Diaz-Balart, L. amendment modified by unanimous consent. The modification to the amendment changes the requirements for airports to be eligible for cost reimbursement.
06/04/09 2:22 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 474, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the L. Diaz-Balart (FL) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
06/04/09 2:22 PM
An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-127 to reimburse airports for eligible costs incurred before August 3, 2007, that were previously reimbursed at 90% of such costs. The Secretary would reimburse such airports an amount equal to the difference for such eligible costs.
06/04/09 2:21 PM
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
