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- H.R.2879
H.R.2879: Stop Government Abuse Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Stop Government Abuse Act - Title I: Common Sense In Compensation - (Sec. 102) Prohibits the payment of certain discretionary monetary payments or performance awards to federal employees during any period of sequestration. Allows the head of an agency to waive the prohibition: (1) relating to performance awards,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 9, 2013 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H5296-5298) |
| Aug. 1, 2013 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5305)
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2879.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 322. (consideration: CR H5296-5306)
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Rule H. Res. 322 passed House.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 31, 2013 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 322 Reported to House. In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.
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| July 31, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| July 31, 2013 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| July 31, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) |