H.R.1362 - Federal Government

Rule H. Res. 242 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H2578-2597 text of measure as reported in House: CR H2590-2592)

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 242 and Rule XVIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Hilda L. Solis to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

H.AMDT.47 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Matheson. (consideration: CR H2592-2593 text: CR H2592) Amendment provides Congress with prior notice of any sole source contract expected to be awarded to a foreign-owned company that is based in or has majority operations in a country known to sponsor terrorist activity.

H.AMDT.47 On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

H.AMDT.48 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Castle. (consideration: CR H2593-2595 text: CR H2593-2594) Amendment requires the Office of Government Ethics to submit a report to Congress that contains recommendations on requiring Government contractors that advise Federal agencies on procurement policy, and requiring Federally funded research and development centers, to comply with restrictions relating to personal financial interests, such as those that apply to Federal employees.

H.AMDT.48 On agreeing to the Castle amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1362.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2595)

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Mr. Davis, Tom moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government. (consideration: CR H2595-2597 text: CR H2595)

The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2596)

On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 - 114 (Roll no. 155).

H.AMDT.49 Amendment reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (consideration: CR H2597 text: CR H2597) An amendment to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting prohibition on contracts to educational institutions not supporting U.S. defense efforts.

H.AMDT.49 On agreeing to the Oversight and Government Reform amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 347 - 73 (Roll no. 156).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H2578-2597; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2590-2592)