H.R.3920 - Federal Government

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Rule H. Res. 781 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781. (consideration: CR H12253-12336, H12337; text of measure as introduced: CR H12253-12266)

H.AMDT.875 Amendment (A002) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. McCrery. (consideration: CR H12289-12236, H12293-12327) An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-417 to reauthorize the Trade AdjustmentAssistance (TAA) programs for workers, firms and farmers for 5 years. Restructures the TAA to increase training options while retaining the current two years of income support for TAA for workers program participants who remain unemployed and train full-time. Increases the federal share of monthly TAA participant premiums for the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) from 65% today to 70% and continues HCTC. Allows States to apply for waivers of unemployment compensation program rules. Expands the new markets tax credit to benefit firms and workers in local communities impacted by trade, globalization, and other causes of job loss. Extends Workforce Investment Act (WIA) employment and training programs, creates a consolidated funding stream, and increases State and local flexibility. Provides for collection of Unemployment Insurance overpayments.

H.AMDT.875 McCrery amendment (A002) modified by unanimous consent. The modification strikes section 307(c) pertaining to Timeframe for Medicare Part A and B Payments. (text as modified: CR H12289, H12293-12327)

H.AMDT.875 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) and on the bill pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H12335)

H.AMDT.875 On agreeing to the McCrery amendment (A002) as modified Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 226 (Roll no. 1024).

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 157 (Roll no. 1025). (text: CR H12266-12280)

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3920.

H.AMDT.875 Amendment (A002) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. McCrery. (consideration: CR H12289-12236, H12293-12327) Amendment sought to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs for workers, firms and farmers for 5 years. Restructure the TAA to increase training options while retaining the current two years of income support for TAA for workers program participants who remain unemployed and train full-time. Increase the federal share of monthly TAA participant premiums for the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) from 65% today to 70% and continues HCTC. Allow States to apply for waivers of unemployment compensation program rules. Expand the new markets tax credit to benefit firms and workers in local communities impacted by trade, globalization, and other causes of job loss. Extend Workforce Investment Act (WIA) employment and training programs, creates a consolidated funding stream, and increases State and local flexibility. Provide for collection of Unemployment Insurance overpayments.

H.AMDT.875 McCrery amendment (A002) modified by unanimous consent. The modification strikes section 307(c) pertaining to Timeframe for Medicare Part A and B Payments. (text as modified: CR H12289, H12293-12327; correction to modification: CR 11/1/2007 H12450)

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3920 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. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, modified by the amendment printed in part A of this report shall be considered as adopted.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3920.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 781, the House proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the McCrery substitute amendment, as modified.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 781 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3920 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. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, modified by the amendment printed in part A of this report shall be considered as adopted.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-414, Part I.

Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.