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H.R.3853: Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 13, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) businesses should adopt drug-free workplace programs; and (2) States should consider incentives, such as tax deductions and reductions in premiums for workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, to encourage businesses to adopt such programs. Amends the Small Business Act to establish a drug-free workplace demonstration program under which the Small Business...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 105-584.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328.
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Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 9 (Roll No. 257).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.
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Committee on Small Business. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Bond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-348.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.
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| May 13, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |