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Bill118th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2024Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 7109

Equal Representation Act

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What it does

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What just happenedMay 14, 2024

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
114 cosponsors114 R
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  1. May 14, 2024Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.

  2. May 9, 2024Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. May 8, 2024FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  4. May 8, 2024FloorH38310

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

  5. May 8, 2024FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 202 (Roll no. 193). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2970)

  6. May 8, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 202 (Roll no. 193). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2970)

  7. May 8, 2024FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 207 (Roll no. 192).

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  8. May 8, 2024FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  9. May 8, 2024FloorH36200

    Ms. Manning moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H2983-2984)

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  10. May 8, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2983-2986)

  11. May 8, 2024FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 7109.

  12. May 8, 2024FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 7109 is postponed.

  13. May 8, 2024FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  14. May 8, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7109.

  15. May 8, 2024FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.

  16. May 8, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2970-2977)

  17. May 6, 2024FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.

  18. Apr 29, 2024CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.

  19. Apr 29, 2024CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-476.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  20. Apr 29, 2024Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-476.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  21. Apr 10, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  22. Apr 10, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  23. Jan 29, 2024IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  24. Jan 29, 2024IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jan 29, 2024IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 8, 202453
Reported to HouseApr 29, 20247
Introduced in HouseJan 29, 2024
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