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H.RES.1540: Supporting the goal of eradicating illicit marijuana cultivation on Federal lands and calling on the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking organizations a
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that drug trafficking organizations cultivating illicit marijuana on federal lands in the United States pose an unacceptable threat to law enforcement and to the public. Affirms that it is the federal government's responsibility to confront such threat. Calls upon the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to work with federal and state agencies to develop a strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, 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. Res. 1540.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 4 (Roll no. 613).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Wally Herger (R-Calif.) |