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H.R.2134: Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (27 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009 - Establishes the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission, which shall: (1) review and evaluate U.S. policy regarding illicit drug supply reduction and interdiction, with particular emphasis on international drug policies and programs directed toward the countries of the Western Hemisphere; (2) review and evaluate foreign and domestic demand reduction policies and programs; and (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) .
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Mr. Engel 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 on H.R. 2134.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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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 Foreign Relations.
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| April 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |