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To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed regions in the Nation. 10/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Establishes the Delta Regional Commission, the Northern Great Plains Regional Commission, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.Directs each Commission, for its region, to: (1) assess needs and assets; (2) develop comprehensive and coordinated economic infrastructure development strategies to establish and approve grants for economic development; (3) establish priorities in an economic and infrastructure development plan; (4) enhance capacity of and provide support for local development districts; (5) encourage private investment [...] show full description
- 05/22/2008 - For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Subtitle C, Section 14217 (H.R. 2419).
- 05/22/2008 - For Further Action See H.R.6124.
- 10/04/2007 - Rule H. Res. 704 passed House.
- 10/04/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 704. (consideration: CR H11270-11287)
- 10/04/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11284)
show all actions- 05/22/2008 - For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Subtitle C, Section 14217 (H.R. 2419).
- 05/22/2008 - For Further Action See H.R.6124.
- 10/04/2007 - Rule H. Res. 704 passed House.
- 10/04/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 704. (consideration: CR H11270-11287)
- 10/04/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11284)
- 10/04/2007 - Mr. Jordan moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H11284-11285 text: CR H11284)
- 10/04/2007 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11286)
- 10/04/2007 - On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 218 (Roll no. 945). (consideration: CR H11286)
- 10/04/2007 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 154 (Roll no. 946). (text: CR H11275-11280)
- 10/04/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 10/04/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 10/04/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 704. (consideration: CR H11270-11287 text of measure as introduced: CR H11270-11275)
- 10/04/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3246 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
- 10/04/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3246.
- 10/04/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Jordan motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section providing for a limitation on the use of funds.
- 10/04/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 704. (consideration: CR H11270-11287; text of measure as introduced: CR H11270-11275)
- 10/04/2007 - Mr. Jordan moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H11284-11285; text: CR H11284)
- 10/02/2007 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 704 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3246 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
- 09/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3246.
- 09/17/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 152 (Roll no. 867). (text: CR H10375-10380)
- 09/17/2007 - Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10375-10384)
- 09/17/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10406-10407)
- 09/17/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 152 (Roll no. 867). (text: CR H10375-10384)
- 09/17/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/07/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-321, Part I.
- 09/07/2007 - Committee on Financial Services discharged.
- 09/07/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 202.
- 08/02/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 08/02/2007 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 08/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 07/31/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 07/31/2007 - Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
- 07/31/2007 - Referred to House Financial Services
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