HR 25 (2008): urging Congress to fully implement the Secure Fence Act of 2006.

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HR 25 (2008)

urging Congress to fully implement the Secure Fence Act of 2006.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–5 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day” on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Roberts)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House adopted “Laid on the Table (Rep Hunt)” on a roll call 155–73. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 24, 2008, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301
  • April 30, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Next Session Day — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Roberts) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: LAID ON TABLE (REP HUNT) — yeas 155, nays 73, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 30, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/30/2008 2:30 PM LOB 303
  • January 30, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/30/2008 3:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 8-5)
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Special Ordered to Next Session Day: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Recommit (Rep Roberts): MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Executive Session: 4/24/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 4/30/2008 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • May 6, 2008: Majority Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with AM #1076h for May 14 Reg (vote 8-3)
  • May 6, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1076h
  • May 6, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Laid on the Table (Rep Hunt): MA RC 155-73 by Required Two-Thirds
  • September 24, 2008: Died on the Table

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