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H.R.348

H.R.348: RAPID Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 14, 2015
Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2015
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Bill Sponsor

Tom Marino (R-Pa.)

Bill Cosponsors

21 (1 Democrat, 20 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2015 or the RAPID Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Administrative Procedure Act to establish procedures to streamline the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for construction projects that are federally funded or that require federal approval by a permit or regulatory decision....

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 28, 2015	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sept. 25, 2015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 25, 2015	Vote in the House On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 170 (Roll no. 518).
Sept. 25, 2015	Vote in the House On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 229 (Roll no. 517).
Sept. 25, 2015	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6255)
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language to the bill ensuring that nothing would apply to cases that affect safe drinking water or air quality of communities near the project, infringe on the property rights of American citizens, or adversely affect Native American tribes.
Sept. 25, 2015	Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H6254-6255; text: CR H6254)
Sept. 25, 2015	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sept. 25, 2015	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 348.
Sept. 25, 2015	Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
Sept. 25, 2015	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 10.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 8.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 7.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 6.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallego amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 4.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 3.
Sept. 25, 2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 2.
Sept. 25, 2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marino amendment No. 1.
Sept. 25, 2015	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sept. 25, 2015	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6232-6247, H6247-6256; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6232-6235)
Sept. 24, 2015	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 348 as unfinished business.
Sept. 24, 2015	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 24, 2015	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise.
Sept. 24, 2015	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 348.
Sept. 24, 2015	The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sept. 24, 2015	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 420 and Rule XVIII.
Sept. 24, 2015	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Sept. 24, 2015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. (consideration: CR H6207-6213)
Sept. 16, 2015	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 420 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Sept. 11, 2015	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Sept. 11, 2015	Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
July 27, 2015	House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 11, 2015.
July 27, 2015	Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-228, Part I.
March 24, 2015	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
March 24, 2015	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 23, 2015	Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.
March 2, 2015	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb. 5, 2015	Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Jan. 14, 2015	Referred to House Natural Resources
Jan. 14, 2015	Referred to House Judiciary
Jan. 14, 2015	Introduced in the House by Tom Marino (R-Pa.)

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