S.2606: A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.

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A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes. 9/24/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 18, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) for FY2009-FY2012. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Superintendent of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control to include within fire service personnel training: (1) tactics and strategies for dealing with natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; (2) applying new technology and developing strategies and tactics for fighting wildfires; (3) tactics and strategies for fighting large-scale or multiple fires in a general area that [...]

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10/08/2008 - Signed by President.
10/08/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-376.
09/29/2008 - Presented to President.
09/24/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9365-9366)
09/24/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR 9/22/2008 H8534-8536)

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10/08/2008 - Signed by President.
10/08/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-376.
09/29/2008 - Presented to President.
09/24/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9365-9366)
09/24/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR 9/22/2008 H8534-8536)
09/24/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/24/2008 - Cleared for White House.
09/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8534-8538)
09/22/2008 - Received in the House.
09/22/2008 - Held at the desk.
09/22/2008 - Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8534-8438)
09/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2606.
09/22/2008 - 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.
09/19/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
09/18/2008 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9166-9167; text as reported in Senate: CR S9166-9167)
09/18/2008 - S.AMDT.5631 Amendment SA 5631 proposed by Senator Casey for Senator Lieberman. (consideration: CR S9167) In the nature of a substitute.
09/18/2008 - S.AMDT.5631 Amendment SA 5631 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
09/18/2008 - The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
09/18/2008 - Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
07/10/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-411.
07/10/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 868.
04/10/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
02/07/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787-788)
02/07/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S788-789)