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2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3716-3717)
Floor
8000
2021-07-20
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3716-3717)
Floor
H1B000
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1079 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1079.
Floor
H30000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3655-3657; text: CR H3655-3656)
Floor
H30300
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-15
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-15
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-15
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairson March 25, 2021
2021-04-09T20:00:00Z
H.R. 1079, Desert Locust Control Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57133
2021-07-21T19:39:08Z
Referred to
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Standing
2021-03-25T13:09:32Z
Markup by
2021-02-15T14:33:30Z
Referred to
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
Standing
B001270
37
Karen
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Bass
D
2021-02-15
CA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-03-26
CA
C001084
1
David
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Cicilline
N.
D
2021-03-26
RI
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-03-26
MN
S001209
7
Abigail
Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Spanberger
Davis
D
2021-04-22
VA
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2021-02-15
2021-07-21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
House
International Affairs
2021-07-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
HRES
S000522
4
CHRISTOPHER
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
N
SMITH
H.
R
NJ
Africa Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Disaster relief and insurance Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Food assistance and relief Food supply, safety, and labeling Foreign aid and international relief Infectious and parasitic diseases Insects International organizations and cooperation Pest management Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status World health
2021-02-15
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Desert Locust Control Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.</p>
2021-03-19T14:00:38Z
00
2021-07-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Desert Locust Control Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.</p>
2021-08-05T14:19:51Z
53
2021-07-21T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1079rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr1079rfs.xml
2021-07-20T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1079eh/xml/BILLS-117hr1079eh.xml
2021-02-15T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1079ih/xml/BILLS-117hr1079ih.xml
Desert Locust Control Act
Desert Locust Control Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To establish an interagency working group to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan to control locust outbreaks in the East Africa region and address future outbreaks in order to avert mass scale food insecurity and potential political destabilization, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-03-08T20:12:44Z
2023-03-08T20:12:44Z
3.0.0
2021-07-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-07-21
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3716-3717)
Floor
8000
2021-07-20
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3716-3717)
Floor
H1B000
2021-07-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1079 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1079.
Floor
H30000
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3655-3657; text: CR H3655-3656)
Floor
H30300
2021-07-19
2
House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-03-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-15
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-15
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-15
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
S000522
4
CHRISTOPHER
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
N
SMITH
H.
R
NJ
B001270
37
Karen
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Bass
D
2021-02-15
CA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-03-26
CA
C001084
1
David
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Cicilline
N.
D
2021-03-26
RI
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-03-26
MN
S001209
7
Abigail
Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Spanberger
Davis
D
2021-04-22
VA
Africa Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Disaster relief and insurance Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Food assistance and relief Food supply, safety, and labeling Foreign aid and international relief Infectious and parasitic diseases Insects International organizations and cooperation Pest management Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status World health
2021-02-15
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Desert Locust Control Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.</p>
2021-03-19T14:00:38Z
00
2021-07-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Desert Locust Control Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.</p>
2021-08-05T14:19:51Z
53
Desert Locust Control Act
Desert Locust Control Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To establish an interagency working group to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan to control locust outbreaks in the East Africa region and address future outbreaks in order to avert mass scale food insecurity and potential political destabilization, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
H
House
Desert Locust Control Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-07-21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.