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H.R.5243

H.R.5243: Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced May 16, 2016
Latest Major Action May 26, 2016

Bill Sponsor

Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

Bill Cosponsors

10 (All Republicans)

Bill Versions

Received in Senate - May 26, 2016
Engrossed in House - May 18, 2016
Introduced in House - May 16, 2016

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations. The bill permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2016, designates specified...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 26, 2016	Received in the Senate.
May 18, 2016	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2016	Vote in the House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H2787-2788)
May 18, 2016	Vote in the House On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 206).
May 18, 2016	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
May 18, 2016	Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
May 18, 2016	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
May 18, 2016	Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair.
May 18, 2016	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new text to the bill.
May 18, 2016	Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2800-2803; text: CR H2800-2802)
May 18, 2016	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2800)
May 18, 2016	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5243.
May 18, 2016	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.
May 18, 2016	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H2787-2804)
May 18, 2016	Rule H. Res. 736 passed House.
May 17, 2016	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4974 and H.R. 5243.
May 16, 2016	Referred to House Budget
May 16, 2016	Referred to House Appropriations
May 16, 2016	Introduced in the House by Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

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