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- H.RES.977
H.RES.977: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 11, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
106 (102 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages Americans to use their rebate checks from the stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. Res. 977.
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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 agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |