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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4521| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (101)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Health Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters. Among other provisions, the bill provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security; provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation; establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation; extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property; authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration; authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region; requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States; imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses; requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information; includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education; contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education; modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees; prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology; requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1260
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Jan 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
Jan 28, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jan 28, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.
Jan 28, 2022
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Feb 2, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 2, 2022
Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.
Feb 2, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)
Feb 2, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4521.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Babin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bonamici en bloc No. 2.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren en bloc No. 3.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.
Feb 3, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed. %kp1
Feb 3, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.
Feb 3, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H934-944)
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.
Feb 4, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)
Feb 4, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239.
Feb 4, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Steel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 4, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260.
Feb 4, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 4, 2022
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)
Feb 4, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 4, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).
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Feb 4, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).
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Feb 4, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2022
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.
Feb 17, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 28, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
Mar 17, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Mar 17, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (CR S1237)
Mar 21, 2022
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 97. (CR S1264)
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Mar 21, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)
Mar 22, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)
Mar 23, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1720-1732)
Mar 23, 2022
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1747)
Mar 23, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 100.
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Mar 23, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)
Mar 23, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) made in Senate.
Mar 24, 2022
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)
Mar 28, 2022
Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.
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Mar 28, 2022
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)
Mar 28, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) fell when cloture was invoked on amemdment SA 5002 in Senate.
Mar 28, 2022
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Mar 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 30, 2022
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.
Mar 30, 2022
Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)
Mar 30, 2022
Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference with the Senate.
Mar 30, 2022
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2022
Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)
Mar 31, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4521. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 2502 of the Senate amendment.
Mar 31, 2022
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 31, 2022
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).
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Mar 31, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2022
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs (CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim (CA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster, Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K., DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE), LaHood, and Miller (WV).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of sec. 10407, title XV of division H, and division P of the House bill, and secs. 2217, 2507, and 2511 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 20221, 71104, and 80401 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2118, 2217, 2402, 2507, and subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 71210, titles XIII and XIV of division H, and titles I-V and titles VII-IX of division J of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 2509, 3138, subtitle C of title I of division D, and subtitles B and C of title I of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Morelle, and Foxx.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 30299C, division G, secs. 110001, and 110004 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2508, 3138, 3219D, 3219E, 3250, 3405, 5103, 5202-04, and 5212 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Garcia (TX), and Barr.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of division F of the House bill, and subtitle C of title I of division D, secs. 4203, 4204, 4207, and subtitle B of title II of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Titus, Demings, and Guest.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 30001, 30303, 30306, 30312, 30318, 61403, 61411, 61414, 71102, 80102, 80103, titles II-VI of division I, and sec. 90104 of the House bill, and secs. 3302, 3303, 3313, 4492, 4494-96, 5202-04, and title II of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 70101, 70102, 70111-18, subtitle B of title I of division H, titles II- XII of division H, and titles XV-XIX of division H of the House bill, and secs. 2507 and 2518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of division E and division Q of the House bill, and title I of division D, subtitle A of title II of division D, title III of division D, subtitles A and B of title IV of division D, secs. 4493, 5202-04, and 73003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and Comer.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 10691, 50107, 71208, and division R of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Davids (KS), and Fitzgerald.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Pappas, and Bost.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of sec. 70121, subtitle C of title I of division H, division L, and division S of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeFazio, Malinowski, and Crawford.
Apr 27, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)
Apr 27, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.
Apr 27, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (CR S2197)
Apr 28, 2022
Senate insists on its amendment to H.R. 4521, and agrees to a conference with the House.
Apr 28, 2022
Motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to. by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 142.
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Apr 28, 2022
Cloture on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2205)
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Apr 28, 2022
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees (OCS 5-Year Plan) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 148. (text: CR S2312)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees (China's Malign Influence) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Critical Minerals) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316-2317)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees (Oceans data) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323-2324)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees (Mexico) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315-2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees (USTR IG) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees (Iran) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 149. (text: CR S2313)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund to DARPA) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 151. (text: CR S2315)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2318-2319; text: CR S2318)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees (Reject Mink Fur Prohibition) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 33. Record Vote Number: 152. (text: CR S2317)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees (Digital Yuan) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325-2326; text: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees (National Labs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees (Trade, Section 301) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 158. (text: CR S2324)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees (Climate Emergency Declaration) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 157. (text: CR S2323)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319-2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2315; text: CR S2314-2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees (CHIP Investment) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Senate appointed conferees. Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden; Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper; Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman; Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young; Moran, with instructions.
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2324-2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibits Co2 Mandate without China) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 159.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317-2318)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees (Intel Review) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2317)
May 4, 2022
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321-2323; text: CR S2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees (Iran), under the order of 4/27/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number: 155. (text: CR S2321)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above Energy Portfolio) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2319)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (Warrants) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 6 - 87. Record Vote Number: 153.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (NASA) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 78. Record Vote Number: 156.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees (SBA) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320-2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees (RoI and Claw Back Provisions) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees (R&D Tax Credit) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number: 154. (text: CR S2319)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312-2313)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees (Gain-of-Function Research) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2312)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2313-2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 150.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees (HBCUs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)
May 5, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1260
    Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)


  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.


  • January 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 28, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.


  • January 28, 2022
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • January 28, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.


  • January 28, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • February 2, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • February 2, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.


  • February 2, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)


  • February 2, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4521.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Babin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bonamici en bloc No. 2.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren en bloc No. 3.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.


  • February 3, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed. %kp1


  • February 3, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.


  • February 3, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H934-944)


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.


  • February 4, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)


  • February 4, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239.


  • February 4, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Steel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 4, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260.


  • February 4, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 4, 2022
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 4, 2022
    Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)


  • February 4, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 4, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).
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  • February 4, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).
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  • February 4, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2022
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.


  • February 17, 2022
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 28, 2022
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.


  • March 17, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.


  • March 17, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (CR S1237)


  • March 21, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 97. (CR S1264)
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  • March 21, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)


  • March 22, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)


  • March 23, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1720-1732)


  • March 23, 2022
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1747)


  • March 23, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 100.
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  • March 23, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)


  • March 23, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) made in Senate.


  • March 24, 2022
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)


  • March 28, 2022
    Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.
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  • March 28, 2022
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)


  • March 28, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) fell when cloture was invoked on amemdment SA 5002 in Senate.


  • March 28, 2022
    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.


  • March 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 30, 2022
    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.


  • March 30, 2022
    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)


  • March 30, 2022
    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference with the Senate.


  • March 30, 2022
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.


  • March 31, 2022
    Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.


  • March 31, 2022
    Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)


  • March 31, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4521. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 2502 of the Senate amendment.


  • March 31, 2022
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • March 31, 2022
    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).
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  • March 31, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 4, 2022
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs (CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim (CA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster, Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K., DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE), LaHood, and Miller (WV).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of sec. 10407, title XV of division H, and division P of the House bill, and secs. 2217, 2507, and 2511 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 20221, 71104, and 80401 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2118, 2217, 2402, 2507, and subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 71210, titles XIII and XIV of division H, and titles I-V and titles VII-IX of division J of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 2509, 3138, subtitle C of title I of division D, and subtitles B and C of title I of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Morelle, and Foxx.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 30299C, division G, secs. 110001, and 110004 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2508, 3138, 3219D, 3219E, 3250, 3405, 5103, 5202-04, and 5212 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Garcia (TX), and Barr.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of division F of the House bill, and subtitle C of title I of division D, secs. 4203, 4204, 4207, and subtitle B of title II of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Titus, Demings, and Guest.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 30001, 30303, 30306, 30312, 30318, 61403, 61411, 61414, 71102, 80102, 80103, titles II-VI of division I, and sec. 90104 of the House bill, and secs. 3302, 3303, 3313, 4492, 4494-96, 5202-04, and title II of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 70101, 70102, 70111-18, subtitle B of title I of division H, titles II- XII of division H, and titles XV-XIX of division H of the House bill, and secs. 2507 and 2518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of division E and division Q of the House bill, and title I of division D, subtitle A of title II of division D, title III of division D, subtitles A and B of title IV of division D, secs. 4493, 5202-04, and 73003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and Comer.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 10691, 50107, 71208, and division R of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Davids (KS), and Fitzgerald.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Pappas, and Bost.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of sec. 70121, subtitle C of title I of division H, division L, and division S of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeFazio, Malinowski, and Crawford.


  • April 27, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.


  • April 27, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (CR S2197)


  • April 28, 2022
    Senate insists on its amendment to H.R. 4521, and agrees to a conference with the House.


  • April 28, 2022
    Motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to. by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 142.
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  • April 28, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2205)
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  • April 28, 2022
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees (OCS 5-Year Plan) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 148. (text: CR S2312)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees (China's Malign Influence) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Critical Minerals) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316-2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees (Oceans data) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323-2324)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees (Mexico) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315-2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees (USTR IG) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees (Iran) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 149. (text: CR S2313)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund to DARPA) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 151. (text: CR S2315)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2318-2319; text: CR S2318)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees (Reject Mink Fur Prohibition) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 33. Record Vote Number: 152. (text: CR S2317)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees (Digital Yuan) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325-2326; text: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees (National Labs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees (Trade, Section 301) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 158. (text: CR S2324)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees (Climate Emergency Declaration) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 157. (text: CR S2323)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319-2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2315; text: CR S2314-2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees (CHIP Investment) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Senate appointed conferees. Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden; Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper; Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman; Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young; Moran, with instructions.


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2324-2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibits Co2 Mandate without China) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 159.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317-2318)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees (Intel Review) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321-2323; text: CR S2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees (Iran), under the order of 4/27/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number: 155. (text: CR S2321)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above Energy Portfolio) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2319)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (Warrants) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 6 - 87. Record Vote Number: 153.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (NASA) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 78. Record Vote Number: 156.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees (SBA) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320-2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees (RoI and Claw Back Provisions) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees (R&D Tax Credit) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number: 154. (text: CR S2319)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312-2313)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees (Gain-of-Function Research) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2312)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2313-2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 150.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees (HBCUs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)


  • May 5, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4521| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters. Among other provisions, the bill provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security; provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation; establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation; extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property; authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration; authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region; requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States; imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses; requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information; includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education; contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education; modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees; prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology; requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1260
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Jan 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
Jan 28, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jan 28, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.
Jan 28, 2022
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Feb 2, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 2, 2022
Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.
Feb 2, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)
Feb 2, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4521.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Babin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bonamici en bloc No. 2.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren en bloc No. 3.
Feb 2, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 2, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.
Feb 3, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed. %kp1
Feb 3, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.
Feb 3, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H934-944)
Feb 3, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184.
Feb 3, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 3, 2022
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.
Feb 4, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)
Feb 4, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239.
Feb 4, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Steel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 4, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260.
Feb 4, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 4, 2022
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Feb 4, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)
Feb 4, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 4, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).
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Feb 4, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).
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Feb 4, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2022
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.
Feb 17, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 28, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
Mar 17, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Mar 17, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (CR S1237)
Mar 21, 2022
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 97. (CR S1264)
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Mar 21, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)
Mar 22, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)
Mar 23, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1720-1732)
Mar 23, 2022
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1747)
Mar 23, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 100.
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Mar 23, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)
Mar 23, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) made in Senate.
Mar 24, 2022
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)
Mar 28, 2022
Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.
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Mar 28, 2022
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)
Mar 28, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) fell when cloture was invoked on amemdment SA 5002 in Senate.
Mar 28, 2022
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Mar 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 30, 2022
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.
Mar 30, 2022
Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)
Mar 30, 2022
Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference with the Senate.
Mar 30, 2022
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2022
Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)
Mar 31, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4521. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 2502 of the Senate amendment.
Mar 31, 2022
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 31, 2022
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).
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Mar 31, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2022
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs (CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim (CA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster, Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K., DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE), LaHood, and Miller (WV).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of sec. 10407, title XV of division H, and division P of the House bill, and secs. 2217, 2507, and 2511 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 20221, 71104, and 80401 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2118, 2217, 2402, 2507, and subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT).
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 71210, titles XIII and XIV of division H, and titles I-V and titles VII-IX of division J of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 2509, 3138, subtitle C of title I of division D, and subtitles B and C of title I of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Morelle, and Foxx.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 30299C, division G, secs. 110001, and 110004 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2508, 3138, 3219D, 3219E, 3250, 3405, 5103, 5202-04, and 5212 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Garcia (TX), and Barr.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of division F of the House bill, and subtitle C of title I of division D, secs. 4203, 4204, 4207, and subtitle B of title II of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Titus, Demings, and Guest.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 30001, 30303, 30306, 30312, 30318, 61403, 61411, 61414, 71102, 80102, 80103, titles II-VI of division I, and sec. 90104 of the House bill, and secs. 3302, 3303, 3313, 4492, 4494-96, 5202-04, and title II of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 70101, 70102, 70111-18, subtitle B of title I of division H, titles II- XII of division H, and titles XV-XIX of division H of the House bill, and secs. 2507 and 2518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of division E and division Q of the House bill, and title I of division D, subtitle A of title II of division D, title III of division D, subtitles A and B of title IV of division D, secs. 4493, 5202-04, and 73003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and Comer.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 10691, 50107, 71208, and division R of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Davids (KS), and Fitzgerald.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Pappas, and Bost.
Apr 7, 2022
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of sec. 70121, subtitle C of title I of division H, division L, and division S of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeFazio, Malinowski, and Crawford.
Apr 27, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)
Apr 27, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.
Apr 27, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (CR S2197)
Apr 28, 2022
Senate insists on its amendment to H.R. 4521, and agrees to a conference with the House.
Apr 28, 2022
Motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to. by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 142.
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Apr 28, 2022
Cloture on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2205)
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Apr 28, 2022
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees (OCS 5-Year Plan) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 148. (text: CR S2312)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees (China's Malign Influence) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Critical Minerals) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316-2317)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees (Oceans data) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323-2324)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees (Mexico) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315-2316)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees (USTR IG) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees (Iran) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 149. (text: CR S2313)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund to DARPA) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 151. (text: CR S2315)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2318-2319; text: CR S2318)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees (Reject Mink Fur Prohibition) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 33. Record Vote Number: 152. (text: CR S2317)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees (Digital Yuan) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325-2326; text: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees (National Labs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees (Trade, Section 301) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 158. (text: CR S2324)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees (Climate Emergency Declaration) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 157. (text: CR S2323)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319-2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2315; text: CR S2314-2315)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees (CHIP Investment) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Senate appointed conferees. Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden; Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper; Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman; Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young; Moran, with instructions.
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2324-2325)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibits Co2 Mandate without China) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 159.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317-2318)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees (Intel Review) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2317)
May 4, 2022
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321-2323; text: CR S2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees (Iran), under the order of 4/27/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number: 155. (text: CR S2321)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above Energy Portfolio) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2319)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (Warrants) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 6 - 87. Record Vote Number: 153.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (NASA) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 78. Record Vote Number: 156.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees (SBA) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320-2321)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees (RoI and Claw Back Provisions) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees (R&D Tax Credit) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number: 154. (text: CR S2319)
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312-2313)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees (Gain-of-Function Research) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2312)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2313-2314)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 150.
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May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees (HBCUs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)
May 4, 2022
Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)
May 5, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1260
    Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)


  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.


  • January 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 28, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.


  • January 28, 2022
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • January 28, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.


  • January 28, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • February 2, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • February 2, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.


  • February 2, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)


  • February 2, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4521.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Babin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bonamici en bloc No. 2.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren en bloc No. 3.


  • February 2, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 2, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.


  • February 3, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed. %kp1


  • February 3, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.


  • February 3, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H934-944)


  • February 3, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184.


  • February 3, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 3, 2022
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.


  • February 4, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)


  • February 4, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239.


  • February 4, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Steel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 4, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260.


  • February 4, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 4, 2022
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • February 4, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 4, 2022
    Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)


  • February 4, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 4, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).
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  • February 4, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).
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  • February 4, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 4, 2022
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.


  • February 17, 2022
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 28, 2022
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.


  • March 17, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.


  • March 17, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (CR S1237)


  • March 21, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 97. (CR S1264)
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  • March 21, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)


  • March 22, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)


  • March 23, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1720-1732)


  • March 23, 2022
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1747)


  • March 23, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 100.
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  • March 23, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)


  • March 23, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) made in Senate.


  • March 24, 2022
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)


  • March 28, 2022
    Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.
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  • March 28, 2022
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)


  • March 28, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) fell when cloture was invoked on amemdment SA 5002 in Senate.


  • March 28, 2022
    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.


  • March 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 30, 2022
    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.


  • March 30, 2022
    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)


  • March 30, 2022
    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference with the Senate.


  • March 30, 2022
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.


  • March 31, 2022
    Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.


  • March 31, 2022
    Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)


  • March 31, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4521. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 2502 of the Senate amendment.


  • March 31, 2022
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • March 31, 2022
    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).
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  • March 31, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 4, 2022
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs (CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim (CA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster, Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K., DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE), LaHood, and Miller (WV).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of sec. 10407, title XV of division H, and division P of the House bill, and secs. 2217, 2507, and 2511 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 20221, 71104, and 80401 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2118, 2217, 2402, 2507, and subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT).


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 71210, titles XIII and XIV of division H, and titles I-V and titles VII-IX of division J of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 2509, 3138, subtitle C of title I of division D, and subtitles B and C of title I of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Morelle, and Foxx.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 30299C, division G, secs. 110001, and 110004 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2508, 3138, 3219D, 3219E, 3250, 3405, 5103, 5202-04, and 5212 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Garcia (TX), and Barr.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of division F of the House bill, and subtitle C of title I of division D, secs. 4203, 4204, 4207, and subtitle B of title II of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Titus, Demings, and Guest.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 30001, 30303, 30306, 30312, 30318, 61403, 61411, 61414, 71102, 80102, 80103, titles II-VI of division I, and sec. 90104 of the House bill, and secs. 3302, 3303, 3313, 4492, 4494-96, 5202-04, and title II of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 70101, 70102, 70111-18, subtitle B of title I of division H, titles II- XII of division H, and titles XV-XIX of division H of the House bill, and secs. 2507 and 2518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of division E and division Q of the House bill, and title I of division D, subtitle A of title II of division D, title III of division D, subtitles A and B of title IV of division D, secs. 4493, 5202-04, and 73003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and Comer.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 10691, 50107, 71208, and division R of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Davids (KS), and Fitzgerald.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Pappas, and Bost.


  • April 7, 2022
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of sec. 70121, subtitle C of title I of division H, division L, and division S of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeFazio, Malinowski, and Crawford.


  • April 27, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion by Senator Schumer to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.


  • April 27, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (CR S2197)


  • April 28, 2022
    Senate insists on its amendment to H.R. 4521, and agrees to a conference with the House.


  • April 28, 2022
    Motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to. by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 142.
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  • April 28, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2205)
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  • April 28, 2022
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees (OCS 5-Year Plan) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 148. (text: CR S2312)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees (China's Malign Influence) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Critical Minerals) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316-2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees (Oceans data) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323-2324)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees (Mexico) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315-2316)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees (USTR IG) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees (Iran) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 149. (text: CR S2313)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund to DARPA) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 151. (text: CR S2315)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2318-2319; text: CR S2318)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees (Reject Mink Fur Prohibition) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 33. Record Vote Number: 152. (text: CR S2317)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees (Digital Yuan) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325-2326; text: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees (National Labs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees (Trade, Section 301) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 158. (text: CR S2324)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees (Climate Emergency Declaration) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 157. (text: CR S2323)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319-2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2315; text: CR S2314-2315)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees (CHIP Investment) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Senate appointed conferees. Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden; Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper; Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman; Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young; Moran, with instructions.


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2324-2325)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibits Co2 Mandate without China) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 159.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317-2318)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees (Intel Review) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2317)


  • May 4, 2022
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321-2323; text: CR S2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees (Iran), under the order of 4/27/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number: 155. (text: CR S2321)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above Energy Portfolio) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2319)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (Warrants) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 6 - 87. Record Vote Number: 153.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (NASA) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 78. Record Vote Number: 156.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees (SBA) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320-2321)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees (RoI and Claw Back Provisions) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees (R&D Tax Credit) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number: 154. (text: CR S2319)
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312-2313)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees (Gain-of-Function Research) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2312)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2313-2314)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 150.
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  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees (HBCUs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)


  • May 4, 2022
    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)


  • May 5, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

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Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Health Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

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