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- H.R.6685
H.R.6685: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to make a grant each year to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6685.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 302 - 72 (Roll no. 616).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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| July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) |