H.R.2646: Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 107-191, Part I.

Referred sequentially to the House Committee on International Relations for a period ending not later than Sept. 7, 2001 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(j), rule X.

PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture have until 5 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2001 to file a supplemental report on H.R. 2646. Agreed to without objection.

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 107-191, Part II.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 10, 2001.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-191, Part III.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 248 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2646 with 2 hours 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. Specified amendments are in order.

Rule H. Res. 248 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 248.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2646 with 2 hours 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. Specified amendments are in order.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 248 and Rule XXIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 2646.

DEBATE - Unless otherwise specified, debate on amendments will proceed under the five-minute rule.

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Boswell amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boswell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Traficant amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Traficant demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Shays demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2646 as unfinished business.

Considered as unfinished business.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 248 and Rule XXIII.

Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.

Debate - The Committee is debating the amendments under the five minute rule.

VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bereuter amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherwood amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

PROCEDURAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced that debate on the subject of Dairy Compacts could continue under the five-minute rule, notwithstanding the ruling which sustained the point of order.

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Boehlert amendment under the five-minute rule.

DEBATE - By unanimous consent, further debate on the Boehlert amendment was limited to not to exceed 40 minutes, equally divided and controlled.

PROCEEDINGS VACATED - Mr. Blumenauer asked unanimous consent that the previous request for a recorded vote on his amendment be vacated and that the question of adoption of the amendment be put before the Committee, de novo. Agreed to without objection.

DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Miller (FL) amendment would be limited to not to exceed 90 minutes, equally divided and controlled.

Debate - By unanimous consent, debate on the Dooley amendment would be limited to not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2646 as unfinished business.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2646 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 248, debate on amendment numbered 47 shall continue for not to exceed 55 minutes, and no further amendment may be offered after the legislative day of Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, except one pro forma amendment each offered by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture or their designees for the purpose of debate. Agreed to without objection.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

DEBATE - By unanimous consent the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Clayton amendment.

VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Clayton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. A recorded vote was demanded and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Bono amendment was limited to 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.

VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Bono amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 55 minutes of debate on the Sanders amendment, and all amendments thereto.

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the Sanders amendment, as amended.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2646.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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.

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 291 - 120 (Roll no. 371).

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. 2646.

Received in the Senate.

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1731 as amended.

Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1731 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 40. Record Vote Number: 30.

Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.

Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

Senate appointed conferee(s) Harkin; Leahy; Conrad; Daschle; Lugar; Helms; Cochran.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Combest, Boehner, Goodlatte, Pombo, Everett, Lucas (OK), Chambliss, Moran (KS), Stenholm, Condit, Peterson (MN), Dooley, Clayton, and Holden.

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

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 197 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nussle, Sununu, and Spratt.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 453-5, 457-9, 460-1, and 464 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Castle, Osborne, and Kildee.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 213, 605, 627, 648, 652, 902, 1041, and 1079E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Barton, and Dingell.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 335 and 601 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, Bachus, and LaFalce.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on International Relations for consideration of title III of the House bill and title III of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hyde, Smith (NJ), and Lantos.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 940-1 of the House bill and secs. 602, 1028-9, 1033-5, 1046, 1049, 1052-3, 1058, 1068-9, 1070-1, 1098, and 1098A of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Green (WI), and Baldwin.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 201, 203, 211, 213, 215-7, 262, 721, 786, 806, 810, 817-8, 1069, 1070, and 1076 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hansen, Young (AK), and Kind (WI).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 808, 811, 902-3, and 1079 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Ballenger, and Hall (TX).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 127 and 146 of the House bill and secs. 144, 1024, 1038, and 1070 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Herger, and Rangel.

CHANGE OF CONFEREES - By unamious consent the Chair removed Mr. Ballenger as a conferee and appointed Mr. Bartlett (MD) to fill the vacancy thereon.

Conference held.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Phelps of Illinois notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2646 on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, to the extent that the managers on the part of the House be instructed to agree to the provisions contained in section 1071 of the Senate amendment, relating to reenactment of the family farmer bankruptcy provisions contained in chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Flake of Arizona notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2646 on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, to the extent that the managers on the part of the House be instructed to agree to section 1244(g)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by section 204 of the Senate amendment.

Conference held.

Mr. Phelps moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Phelps motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1071 of the Senate amendment, relating to reenactment of the family farmer bankruptcy provisions contained in chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 3 (Roll no. 86).

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

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Smith of Michigan notified the House of his intent to offer, on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Tancredo notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to the provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to partial restoration of benefits to legal immigrants.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Dooley notified the House of his intent to offer on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Osborne asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of the motion to instruct offered by Mr. Smith of Michigan, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the motion to a time designated by the Speaker. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Smith (MI) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment.

POSTPONED CONSIDERATION - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair announced that proceedings on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees would be postponed until a time to be determined by the Speaker.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Baca notified the House of his intent to offer on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled.

DEBATE (UNFINISHED BUSINESS) - The House continued with debate on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees which had been considered earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646 which had been debated on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 158 (Roll no. 100).

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

Mr. Dooley moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dooley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Mr. Baca moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Baca motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the Dooley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 273 - 143 (Roll no. 105).

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the Baca motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 106).

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Ms. Hooley notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1001 of the Senate amendment and section 944 of the House bill, relating to country of origin labeling requirements for agricultural commodities, but to insist on the 6-month implementation deadline contained in the House bill.

Ms. Hooley moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hooley motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1001 of the Senate amendment and section 944 of the House bill, relating to country of origin labeling requirements for agricultural commodities, but to insist on the 6-month implementation deadline contained in the House bill.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.

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

NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Ackerman notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in section 945 of the House bill, relating to unlawful stockyard practices involving nonambulatory livestock.

NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Blumenauer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to leave intact provisions of the House and Senate bills which amend Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act, subsection (e), to strike "$5,000" and insert "$15,000"; and to strike "1 year" and insert "2 years"; and which provide that the amendments to Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Act.

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Conference report H. Rept. 107-424 filed.

Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 403 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2646. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

Rule H. Res. 403 passed House.

Mr. Combest brought up conference report H. Rept. 107-424 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 403.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on H.R. 2646.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Mr. Kind (WI) moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.

On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 251 (Roll no. 122).

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

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 280 - 141 (Roll no. 123).

Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

Conference report considered in Senate.

Conference report considered in Senate.

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 103.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Cleared for White House.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 107-171.