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H.R.976 - Federal Government - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

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An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 9/25/2007--House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Makes the amendments made by this Act effective on October 1, 2007, regardless of whether final regulations have been promulgated to carry them out. Allows certain state plans under titles XIX (Medicaid) or XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (CHIP) (also known as SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) that require state legislation to meet additional requirements imposed by this Act additional time to make required plan changes. Sets forth a contingent effective date for CHIP funding for FY2008. Title I: Financing - Subtitle A: Funding - (Sec. 101) Amends SSA title XXI to reauthorize the CHIP program through FY2012 at [...]

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10/18/2007 - The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means and that the Clerk would be directed to notify the Senate of the actions of the House.
10/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.R. 976, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
10/18/2007 - WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used in debate. The Chair ruled that the words did not breach the rules of decorum and were in order. The House resumed debate on H.R. 976.
10/18/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 273 - 156 (Roll no. 982). (consideration: CR H11735-11754)
10/18/2007 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

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10/18/2007 - The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means and that the Clerk would be directed to notify the Senate of the actions of the House.
10/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.R. 976, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
10/18/2007 - WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used in debate. The Chair ruled that the words did not breach the rules of decorum and were in order. The House resumed debate on H.R. 976.
10/18/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 273 - 156 (Roll no. 982). (consideration: CR H11735-11754)
10/18/2007 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
10/18/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 273 - 156 (Roll no. 982).
10/03/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to postpone consideration of the veto message to accompany H.R. 976.
10/03/2007 - Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR H11203)
10/03/2007 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
10/03/2007 - Mr. Hoyer moved to postpone consideration of the veto message until Oct. 18. (consideration: CR H11203-11214)
10/03/2007 - The previous question on the motion to postpone consideration of the veto message was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11213)
10/03/2007 - On motion to postpone consideration of the veto message Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 938). (consideration: CR H11213-11214)
10/02/2007 - Presented to President.
09/27/2007 - Cleared for White House.
09/27/2007 - Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number: 352. (consideration: CR S12206-12207; text: CR S12206)
09/27/2007 - Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number: 352.
09/27/2007 - Motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S12206-12207, S12207-12228, S12229-12235, S12236-12247, S12247-12248, S12254-12255)
09/27/2007 - Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number: 352. (consideration: CR S12206-12207 text: CR S12206)
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3071 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12206)
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3072 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12206)
09/27/2007 - Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 976 with an amendment (SA 3071) withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S12255)
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3071 Proposed amendment SA 3071 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S12255)
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3072 SA 3072 fell when SA 3071 withdrawn. (consideration: CR S12255)
09/27/2007 - Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendments (text and title) by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 29. Record Vote Number: 353.
09/27/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
09/26/2007 - Cloture motion on the motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S12122; text: CR S12122)
09/26/2007 - S.AMDT.3071 Amendment SA 3071 proposed by Senator Reid to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 976). (consideration: CR S12123; text: CR S12123) To change the enactment date.
09/26/2007 - S.AMDT.3072 Amendment SA 3072 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 3071. (consideration: CR S12123; text: CR S12123) Of a perfecting nature.
09/26/2007 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.
09/26/2007 - Motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 made in Senate. (consideration: CR S12122-12123)
09/26/2007 - Cloture motion on the motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 976 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S12122 text: CR S12122)
09/26/2007 - Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 976 with an amendment (SA 3071) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S12123)
09/26/2007 - S.AMDT.3071 Amendment SA 3071 proposed by Senator Reid to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 976). (consideration: CR S12123 text: CR S12123) To change the enactment date.
09/26/2007 - S.AMDT.3072 Amendment SA 3072 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 3071. (consideration: CR S12123 text: CR S12123) Of a perfecting nature.
09/25/2007 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 675, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dingell motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 976 with amendments.
09/25/2007 - Rule H. Res. 675 passed House.
09/25/2007 - Mr. Dingell moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10816-10885)
09/25/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H10885)
09/25/2007 - On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 159, 1 Present (Roll no. 906). (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H10840-10870)
09/25/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/24/2007 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 675 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 976 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 976.
08/03/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
08/02/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719-10723, S10724-10761)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2534 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10724)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2537 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10738-10739)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2540 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10733-10735, S10737)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2541 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719-10720, S10736, S10754)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10731)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10749-10750)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2579 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10737-10738)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2599 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2618 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10724, S10746 text as modified: CR S10724)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2627 Amendment SA 2627 proposed by Senator Specter for Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10720, S10746-10747) To ensure that children and pregnant women whose family income exceeds 200 percent of the poverty line and who have access to employer-sponsored coverage receive premium assistance.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2600 Amendment SA 2600 proposed by Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 2530. To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to limit the use of funds for States that receive the enhanced portion of the CHIP matching rate for Medicaid coverage of certain children.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2571 Amendment SA 2571 proposed by Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10720-10723 text: CR S10720) To establish an incentive program for State health access innovations.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2596 Amendment SA 2596 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10724-10726, S10747-10748 text as modified: CR S10724-10725) To require individuals who are eligible for SCHIP and employer-sponsored coverage to use the employer-sponsored coverage instead of SCHIP.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2535 Amendment SA 2535 proposed by Senator Allard to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10726-10728, S10748, S10754 text as modified: CR S10726) To codify the unborn child rule.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2631 Amendment SA 2631 proposed by Senator Dodd to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10728-10731) To expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuries.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2620 Amendment SA 2620 proposed by Senator Hutchison to Amendment SA 2530. To increase access to health insurance for low-income children based on actual need, as adjusted for cost-of-living.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2557.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2557 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 295.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Amendment SA 2557 ruled out of order by the chair.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2558.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2558 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 60. Record Vote Number: 296.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Amendment SA 2558 ruled out of order by the chair.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2540 Amendment SA 2540 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 55. Record Vote Number: 297.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2579 Amendment SA 2579 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 57. Record Vote Number: 298.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2537 Amendment SA 2537 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 62. Record Vote Number: 299.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2621 Amendment SA 2621 proposed by Senator Lincoln to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10739, S10743-10746, S10754-10761 text: CR S10739) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should enact legislation that improves access to affordable and meaningful health insurance coverage, especially for Americans in the small group and individual health insurance markets.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2588 Amendment SA 2588 proposed by Senator Obama to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10739-10740 text: CR S10739) To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2577 Amendment SA 2577 proposed by Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10740-10741, S10752) To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2619 Amendment SA 2619 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Nelson FL to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10741-10742 text: CR S10741) To reduce the cap on the tax on large cigars to $3.00.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2619 Amendment SA 2619 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2631 Amendment SA 2631 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2588 Amendment SA 2588 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2621 Amendment SA 2621 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2618 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10719, S10724, S10746; text as modified: CR S10724)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2570 Amendment SA 2570 proposed by Senator Wyden to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10746) To fund voluntary incentive programs with the aim of reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2571 Amendment SA 2571 proposed by Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10720-10723; text: CR S10720) To establish an incentive program for State health access innovations.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2570 Amendment SA 2570 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S10746)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2596 Amendment SA 2596 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10724-10726, S10747-10748; text as modified: CR S10724-10725) To require individuals who are eligible for SCHIP and employer-sponsored coverage to use the employer-sponsored coverage instead of SCHIP.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2618 Proposed amendment SA 2618 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2535 Amendment SA 2535 proposed by Senator Allard to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10726-10728, S10748, S10754; text as modified: CR S10726) To codify the unborn child rule.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2627 Amendment SA 2627 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 62. Record Vote Number: 300.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2621 Amendment SA 2621 proposed by Senator Lincoln to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10739, S10743-10746, S10754-10761; text: CR S10739) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should enact legislation that improves access to affordable and meaningful health insurance coverage, especially for Americans in the small group and individual health insurance markets.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2596 Amendment SA 2596 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35 - 64. Record Vote Number: 301.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2588 Amendment SA 2588 proposed by Senator Obama to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10739-10740; text: CR S10739) To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2535 Amendment SA 2535 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 302.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2619 Amendment SA 2619 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Nelson FL to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10741-10742; text: CR S10741) To reduce the cap on the tax on large cigars to $3.00.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2620 Amendment SA 2620 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 78. Record Vote Number: 303.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2529 Amendment SA 2529 proposed by Senator Kerry to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10750-10751; text: CR S10750-10751) To establish a multiagency nationwide campaign to educate small business concerns about health insurance options available to children.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2600 Proposed amendment SA 2600 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2645 Amendment SA 2645 proposed by Senator Baucus to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10752-10753; text: CR S10752-10753) Of a perfecting nature.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2562.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2646 Amendment SA 2646 proposed by Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S10761; text: CR S10761) To amend the title.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2562 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 304.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Amendment SA 2562 ruled out of order by the chair.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2529 Amendment SA 2529 proposed by Senator Kerry to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10750-10751 text: CR S10750-10751) To establish a multiagency nationwide campaign to educate small business concerns about health insurance options available to children.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2529 Amendment SA 2529 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2567 Amendment SA 2567 proposed by Senator Cardin to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10751) To improve the provisions relating to dental health.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2567 Amendment SA 2567 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S10751)
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2534 Proposed amendment SA 2534 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2599 Proposed amendment SA 2599 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2541 Proposed amendment SA 2541 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2571 Proposed amendment SA 2571 withdrawn in Senate.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2577 Amendment SA 2577 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 62. Record Vote Number: 305.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2645 Amendment SA 2645 proposed by Senator Baucus to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10752-10753 text: CR S10752-10753) Of a perfecting nature.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2645 Amendment SA 2645 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2530.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2530 agreed in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number: 306.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Amendment SA 2530 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2646 Amendment SA 2646 proposed by Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S10761 text: CR S10761) To amend the title.
08/02/2007 - S.AMDT.2646 Amendment SA 2646 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
08/02/2007 - Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 31. Record Vote Number: 307. (text: CR 8/3/2007 S10953-10977)
08/01/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537-10546, S10547-10581, S10581-10584, S10586-10587, S10587-10592)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2534 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2538 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537, S10537-10540)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2547 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537, S10577-10578, S10581-10582)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2587 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10537, S10541-10542)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2538 Amendment SA 2538 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 26 - 58. Record Vote Number: 287.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2587 Amendment SA 2587 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 53. Record Vote Number: 288.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2593 Amendment SA 2593 proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10542-10544, S10575, S10578, S10582-10583 text as modified: CR S10575) To provide a perfecting amendment.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2599 Amendment SA 2599 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10544-10546, S10547-10551 text: CR S10544) To express the sense of the Senate that Judge Leslie Southwick should receive a vote by the full Senate.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2554 Amendment SA 2554 proposed by Senator Dole to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10556-10557, S10581 text: CR S10556) To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a 60-vote point of order against legislation that includes a Federal excise tax rate increase which disproportionately affects taxpayers with earned income of less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2602 Amendment SA 2602 proposed by Senator Kerry to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10558-10575, S10578-10580, S10583-10584 text as modified: CR S10573-10574) To provide sufficient funding and incentives to increase the enrollment of uninsured children.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2579 Amendment SA 2579 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10575-10577 text: CR S10575) To exclude individuals with alternative minimum tax liability from eligibility for SCHIP coverage.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2541 Amendment SA 2541 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10580-10581 text: CR S10580-10581) To prohibit a State from providing child health assistance or health benefits coverage to individuals whose family income exceeds 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level unless the State demonstrates that it has enrolled 95 percent of the targeted low-income children who reside in the State.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2540 Amendment SA 2540 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10580-10581 text: CR S10580) To prohibit a State from using SCHIP funds to provide coverage for nonpregnant adults until the State first demonstrates that it has adequately covered targeted low-income children who reside in the State.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2554 Amendment SA 2554 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32 - 64. Record Vote Number: 289.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2547 Motion to table amendment SA 2547 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 290.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2593 Amendment SA 2593 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35 - 61. Record Vote Number: 291.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2602 Amendment SA 2602 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 60. Record Vote Number: 292.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Amendment SA 2558 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Graham to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584 text: CR S10584) To sunset the increase in the tax on tobacco products on September 30, 2012.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2537 Amendment SA 2537 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584, S10589-10592 text: CR S10584) To minimize the erosion of private health coverage.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Amendment SA 2562 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584 text: CR S10584) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements and qualified restaurant improvements and to provide a 15-year straight-line cost recovery for certain improvements to retail space.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Amendment SA 2557 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Specter to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10586-10587, S10587-10588 text: CR S10586-10587) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reset the rate of tax under the alternative minimum tax at 24 percent.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2618 Amendment SA 2618 proposed by Senator Webb to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10588-10589 text: CR S10588) To eliminate the deferral of taxation on certain income of United States shareholders attributable to controlled foreign corporations.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Cloture motion on amendment SA 2530 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S10589 text: CR S10589)
08/01/2007 - Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S10589 text: CR S10589)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2593 Amendment SA 2593 proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10542-10544, S10575, S10578, S10582-10583; text as modified: CR S10575) Of a perfecting nature.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2599 Amendment SA 2599 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10544-10546, S10547-10551; text: CR S10544) To express the sense of the Senate that Judge Leslie Southwick should receive a vote by the full Senate.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2554 Amendment SA 2554 proposed by Senator Dole to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10556-10557, S10581; text: CR S10556) To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a 60-vote point of order against legislation that includes a Federal excise tax rate increase which disproportionately affects taxpayers with earned income of less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2602 Amendment SA 2602 proposed by Senator Kerry to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10558-10575, S10578-10580, S10583-10584; text as modified: CR S10573-10574) To provide sufficient funding and incentives to increase the enrollment of uninsured children.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2579 Amendment SA 2579 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10575-10577; text: CR S10575) To exclude individuals with alternative minimum tax liability from eligibility for SCHIP coverage.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2541 Amendment SA 2541 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10580-10581; text: CR S10580-10581) To prohibit a State from providing child health assistance or health benefits coverage to individuals whose family income exceeds 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level unless the State demonstrates that it has enrolled 95 percent of the targeted low-income children who reside in the State.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2540 Amendment SA 2540 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10580-10581; text: CR S10580) To prohibit a State from using SCHIP funds to provide coverage for nonpregnant adults until the State first demonstrates that it has adequately covered targeted low-income children who reside in the State.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2558 Amendment SA 2558 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Graham to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584; text: CR S10584) To sunset the increase in the tax on tobacco products on September 30, 2012.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2537 Amendment SA 2537 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584, S10589-10592; text: CR S10584) To minimize the erosion of private health coverage.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2562 Amendment SA 2562 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10584; text: CR S10584) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements and qualified restaurant improvements and to provide a 15-year straight-line cost recovery for certain improvements to retail space.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2557 Amendment SA 2557 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Specter to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10586-10587, S10587-10588; text: CR S10586-10587) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reset the rate of tax under the alternative minimum tax at 24 percent.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2618 Amendment SA 2618 proposed by Senator Webb to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10588-10589; text: CR S10588) To eliminate the deferral of taxation on certain income of United States shareholders attributable to controlled foreign corporations.
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Cloture motion on amendment SA 2530 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S10589; text: CR S10589)
08/01/2007 - Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S10589; text: CR S10589)
08/01/2007 - S.AMDT.2593 Amendment SA 2593 proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10542-10544, S10575, S10578, S10582-10583 text as modified: CR S10575) Of a perfecting nature.
07/31/2007 - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10346-10353, S10353-10389, S10401-10408)
07/31/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S10346)
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2530 Amendment SA 2530 proposed by Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S10346-10353, S10353-10357) In the nature of a substitute.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2538 Amendment SA 2538 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10357-10358 text: CR S10357-10358) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Trust Fund.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2547 Amendment SA 2547 proposed by Senator Bunning to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10358-10363 text: CR S10358) To eliminate the exception for certain States to cover children under SCHIP whose income exceeds 300 percent of the Federal poverty level.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2536 Amendment SA 2536 proposed by Senator Allard to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10363-10374 text: CR S10363-10364) To standardize the determination of income for purposes of eligibility for SCHIP.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2536 Amendment SA 2536 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 59. Record Vote Number: 286.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2534 Amendment SA 2534 proposed by Senator Dorgan to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10374-10382) To revise and extend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2587 Amendment SA 2587 proposed by Senator Gregg to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10382-10389 text: CR S10383) To limit the matching rate for coverage other than for low-income children or pregnant women covered through a waiver and to prohibit any new waivers for coverage of adults other than pregnant women.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2538 Amendment SA 2538 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10357-10358; text: CR S10357-10358) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Trust Fund.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2547 Amendment SA 2547 proposed by Senator Bunning to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10358-10363; text: CR S10358) To eliminate the exception for certain States to cover children under SCHIP whose income exceeds 300 percent of the Federal poverty level.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2536 Amendment SA 2536 proposed by Senator Allard to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10363-10374; text: CR S10363-10364) To standardize the determination of income for purposes of eligibility for SCHIP.
07/31/2007 - S.AMDT.2587 Amendment SA 2587 proposed by Senator Gregg to Amendment SA 2530. (consideration: CR S10382-10389; text: CR S10383) To limit the matching rate for coverage other than for low-income children or pregnant women covered through a waiver and to prohibit any new waivers for coverage of adults other than pregnant women.
07/30/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10212-10230, S10303-10304)
07/30/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 0. Record Vote Number: 285. (consideration: CR S10226-10227 text: CR S10226)
07/30/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 0. Record Vote Number: 285. (consideration: CR S10226-10227; text: CR S10226)
07/26/2007 - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
07/26/2007 - Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
07/26/2007 - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
02/26/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
02/17/2007 - Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
02/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 976.
02/16/2007 - Mr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
02/16/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1854-1860)
02/16/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 360 - 45 (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H1854-1855)
02/16/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/16/2007 - Received in the Senate.
02/15/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-14.
02/15/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
02/12/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/12/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
02/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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File name		Last Updated
	H.R.976 Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate	09/29/2007
	H.R.976 Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by House	09/27/2007
	H.R.976 Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate	08/31/2007
	H.R.976 Placed on Calendar in Senate	08/31/2007
	H.R.976 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House	08/31/2007
	H.R.976 Reported in House	08/31/2007
	H.R.976 Introduced in House	08/31/2007