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H.R. 2847:
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJun 12, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 12, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (105 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJun 18, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateNov 5, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Differences Resolved...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
The bill may now proceed to a conference committee of senators and representatives to work out differences in the versions of the bill each chamber approved. The bill then goes to the President before becoming law. [Last Updated: Nov 21, 2009 12:12PM]
Last Action:
Nov 5, 2009: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Other Titles:
-- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2010
-- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010
-- Science Appropriations Act, 2010
Related:
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Votes:
Jun 18, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 259 Ayes, 157 Nays, 17 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 5, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 71 Ayes, 28 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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Nov 12, 2009 1:04 PM - How long does it typically take for the President to sign the bill now that it has passed both houses? - Answer it!
Nov 18, 2009 2:25 AM - It looks like senate reduced John R Justice from 25 to 10 million. Is that correct? When will we be able to apply for loan repayment? What criteria will be used to determine who gets money? - Answer it!
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