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- H.R.2278
H.R.2278: To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Directs the President to submit an annual report to Congress regarding anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East. Requires that such report include a country-by-country list of media outlets and satellite companies that engage in such incitement.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Costa 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. 2278.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3, 9 Present (Roll no. 936).
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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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| May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |