HR 21 (2002): urging the development and implementation of a national missile defense system.

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HR 21 (2002)

urging the development and implementation of a national missile defense system.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 8, 2002 and January 9, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–5. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to End of Cal” on a voice vote. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Feb 14” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2565), offered by Rep Peter Sullivan, was rejected on a roll call 65–266 on February 14, 2002. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 186–135.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, Rep's Hall
  • January 9, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, Rep's Hall

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to End of Cal — voice vote, passed
  • January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to Feb 14 — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, House: REP PETER SULLIVAN: FLOOR AMENDMENT{2565} — yeas 65, nays 266, failed
  • February 14, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ADOPT AS AMENDED — yeas 186, nays 135, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets; HJ5, p175
  • January 2, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/2/2002 Report due 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 1:00 Rep's Hall
  • January 9, 2002: Continued Hearing Jan 9 9:30 Rep's Hall
  • January 24, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 31 (vote 13-5;Reg)
  • January 24, 2002: Min Report ITL
  • January 24, 2002: Prop Maj Am{2309}; HC9, p391
  • January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to End of Cal, Reps Hess & Burling MA VV; HJ14, p552
  • January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to Feb 14, Reps Hess & Burling MA VV; HJ14, p579
  • February 14, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Peter Sullivan Fl Am{2565}, AL RC(65-266); Adopted with Am RC(186-135); HJ20, p812-817 + 821

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