11/06/09 2:24 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment number 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11/06/09 2:11 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment number 4.
Amendment offered by Mr. Dent.
11/06/09 2:11 PM
An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 111-327 to strike Title I, affecting chemical facilities, and replace it with an extension of the Department of Homeland Security's current regulatory authority under section 550(b) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007.
11/06/09 2:10 PM
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
11/06/09 2:05 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).
11/06/09 2:05 PM
An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 111-327 to establish a point of contact within the Office of Chemical Facility Security responsible for interagency coordination. Would require the Secretary to liaise with State Emergency Response Commissions and Local Emergency Planning Committees to update emergency planning and training procedures.
11/06/09 2:04 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11/06/09 1:51 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 885, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Barton (TX).
11/06/09 1:51 PM
An amendment numbered 2 printed Part B of House Report 111-327 to place provisions in the bill allowing the new Federal chemical facility regulations enacted by this bill to preempt state and local laws that "hinder, pose obstacles to, or frustrate the purpose of the federal program".
11/06/09 1:49 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
