HR 2996111th CongressSigned into LawHouse

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

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Latest Action Date

Oct 30, 2009

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Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]

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Signed into Law

2009-06-23Calendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 97.

2009-06-23Reported

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-180, by Mr. Dicks.

2009-06-23Introduced

Introduced in House

2009-06-24Reported

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 578 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI.

2009-06-25Floor

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2996 as unfinished business.

2009-06-25Floor

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

2009-06-25Floor

Mr. Dicks moved that the Committee rise.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell of California amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell of California Part D amendment No. 3.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heller amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gerrett (NJ) amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2009-06-25Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dicks amendment.

2009-06-25Floor

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2996.

2009-06-25Floor

The Speaker designated the Honorable Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly to act as Chairman of the Committee.

2009-06-25Floor

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 578 and Rule XVIII.

2009-06-25Floor

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI.

2009-06-25Reported

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 578. (consideration: CR H7401-7437; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H7410, H7411-7412, H7413-7418; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H7418-7420; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H7420, H742-7427, CR 6/26/2009 H7470)

2009-06-25Passed House

Rule H. Res. 578 passed House.

2009-06-26Floor

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

2009-06-26Floor

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 475).

2009-06-26Passed House

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 475).

2009-06-26Floor

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

2009-06-26Floor

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7470-7471)

2009-06-26Floor

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2996.

2009-06-26Floor

Mr. Simpson asked unanimous consent that the demand for a recorded vote on the Dicks amendment be withdrawn. Agreed to without objection and the Dicks amendment was adopted based upon the previous voice vote.

2009-06-26Floor

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2009-06-26Floor

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7463-7471)

2009-07-06Referred to Committee

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

2009-07-07Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

2009-07-07Reported

Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Feinstein with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-38.

2009-09-17Reported

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9499-9520, S9541-9545; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9500-9514)

2009-09-21Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9578-9583)

2009-09-22Floor

Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S9690; text: CR S9690)

2009-09-22Floor

Cloture motion on the committee substitute amendment presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S9690)

2009-09-22Floor

Motion by Senator Vitter to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2508) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S9646)

2009-09-22Floor

Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions that the committee report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2500) tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number: 292.

2009-09-22Floor

Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions that the commitee report back forthwith the following amendment (SA2500) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S9641; text: CR S9641)

2009-09-22Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9634-9635, S9635-9648, S9690)

2009-09-23Floor

Motion by Senator Vitter to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 293. (consideration: CR S9706, S9724)

2009-09-23Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9706-9727)

2009-09-24Conference

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Feinstein; Byrd; Leahy; Dorgan; Mikulski; Kohl; Johnson; Reed; Nelson NE; Tester; Inouye; Alexander; Cochran; Bennett; Gregg; Murkowski; Collins; Bond. (consideration: CR S9812)

2009-09-24Passed Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 298. (text: CR 9/25/2009 S9873-9889)

2009-09-24Passed Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 298.(text: CR 9/25/2009 S9873-9889)

2009-09-24Floor

Motion by Senator Ensign to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 34. Record Vote Number: 296. (consideration: CR S9806)

2009-09-24Floor

Cloture motion on the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S9769)

2009-09-24Floor

Cloture motion on the committee substitute amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S9769)

2009-09-24Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9769-9812)

2009-09-29Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2009-10-26Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996 until a time to be announced.

2009-10-26ResolvingDifferences

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11759)

2009-10-26Conference

The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Simpson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on section 425 of the House bill and to not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless text of such agreement has been available to the managers in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable form for at least 72 hours prior to the time described in such clause.

2009-10-26ResolvingDifferences

Mr. Simpson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H11756-11759; text: CR H11756)

2009-10-26Conference

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

2009-10-26Conference

Mr. Dicks moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H11756-11759)

2009-10-27Conference

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

2009-10-27Conference

Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

2009-10-27ResolvingDifferences

The Speaker appointed conferees: Dicks, Moran (VA), Mollohan, Chandler, Hinchey, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Obey, Simpson, Calvert, LaTourette, Cole, and Lewis (CA). (consideration: CR H11826)

2009-10-27ResolvingDifferences

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

2009-10-27ResolvingDifferences

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 147 (Roll no. 816). (consideration: CR H11824, H11826)

2009-10-28Conference

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 876 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2996 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. The conference report shall be considered as read. All points of order against theconference report arewaived.

2009-10-28Conference

Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11871-11983)

2009-10-28Conference

Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11871-11983)

2009-10-29Legislative Action

Cleared for White House.

2009-10-29Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2009-10-29Conference

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 28. Record Vote Number: 331.

2009-10-29Conference

Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 28. Record Vote Number: 331.

2009-10-29Conference

Motion to waive Rule XXVIII with respect to the conference report agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 330.

2009-10-29Conference

Motion to waive Rule XXVIII with respect to the conference report raised in Senate.

2009-10-29Conference

Point of order that the conference report violates Rule XXVIII raised in Senate.

2009-10-29Conference

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10893-10908)

2009-10-29Conference

Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

2009-10-29ResolvingDifferences

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

2009-10-29Conference

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 178 (Roll no. 826).

2009-10-29Conference

Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 178 (Roll no. 826).

2009-10-29ResolvingDifferences

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H12068)

2009-10-29Conference

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2996.

2009-10-29Conference

Mr. Dicks brought up conference report H. Rept. 111-316 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 876. (consideration: CR H12057-12068)

2009-10-29Passed House

Rule H. Res. 876 passed House.

2009-10-30Signed into Law

Became Public Law No: 111-88.

2009-10-30Signed by President

Signed by President.

2009-10-30Sent to President

Presented to President.

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Executive Summary

The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 2996) is a federal appropriations law enacted by the 111th Congress and signed into law on October 30, 2009. This legislation provides budgetary allocations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other related agencies for the fiscal year 2010. The bill supports funding for programs related to natural resource management, environmental protection, and related administrative functions.

Bottom Line

H.R. 2996 allocates federal funding for the Department of the Interior, EPA, and related agencies for fiscal year 2010, enabling them to carry out their environmental and resource management responsibilities.

Policy Risk Level

🟢 Low

Neutral Risk Assessment

Key Points

Provides appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for fiscal year 2010.
Includes funding for environmental protection programs administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Supports natural resource conservation, land management, and related administrative activities.

Who Benefits?

['Department of the Interior', 'Environmental Protection Agency', 'Other related federal agencies involved in environment and resource management', 'Employees and contractors of these agencies', 'Stakeholders in natural resource conservation and environmental protection sectors']

Potential Concerns

['The full text of the bill is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of specific funding levels or policy provisions.', 'Appropriations bills can involve significant federal expenditures, raising considerations about budgetary impact and fiscal oversight.', 'Implementation depends on agency execution and oversight mechanisms to ensure funds are used as intended.']

Political Context

This appropriations act was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 111-88 during the 111th Congress. Appropriations bills are annual legislative measures that allocate funding to federal departments and agencies, reflecting congressional priorities for the fiscal year. The bill falls under the policy area of Economics and Public Finance, focusing on budgetary allocations for environmental and natural resource management agencies.

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Indirect Effects

['Funding allocations may influence the capacity of federal agencies to manage natural resources and enforce environmental regulations, potentially affecting environmental quality and public health.', 'Budget decisions could impact employment within the funded agencies and related sectors.', 'Appropriations may affect partnerships with state, local, and tribal governments involved in environmental and resource management.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the full bill text in the source data limits detailed transparency and oversight analysis. Appropriations laws typically require careful monitoring to ensure funds are allocated and spent according to congressional intent. Public access to detailed funding levels and provisions is essential for accountability.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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