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H.R.884: PACTS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (12 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation through Technology and Science Act, or PACTS Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office (the Office). Provides for the Office to be headed by a Director, who: (1) shall be selected by and shall report to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
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Mr. King (NY) 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. 884.
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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 16 (Roll no. 105).
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Provisions of measure incorporated into Title XIX of H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53.
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Feb. 7, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |