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Public Law114th CongressAgriculture and Food
H.R. 2620Became Law

To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 20, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.

What just happenedJul 20, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-36.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13](D-GA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors1 D4 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-36.

  2. Jul 20, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-36.

  3. Jul 20, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 20, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 14, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 14, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 10, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 9, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4979)

  9. Jul 9, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4979)

  10. Jun 24, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jun 23, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jun 23, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4563)

  13. Jun 23, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4563)

  14. Jun 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2620.

  15. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4563-4564)

  16. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Scott, Austin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jun 23, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.

  18. Jun 23, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-174.

    Agriculture Committee
  19. Jun 23, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-174.

    Agriculture Committee
  20. Jun 17, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  21. Jun 17, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  22. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  23. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 20, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 9, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.

Passed House amendedJun 23, 201536

(Sec. 1) This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.

Introduced in HouseJun 2, 2015

This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.

To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts … — Informed