HR 7 (2007): urging increased consideration and preservation of local authority in international trade and investment agreements.

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HR 7 (2007)

urging increased consideration and preservation of local authority in international trade and investment agreements.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 184–89.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 184, nays 89, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 22, 2007: ==TIME & ROOM CHANGE==Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 12:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 7-5; RC)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV Necesssary 2/3
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 184-89

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