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H.R. 2996:
Department of the Interior, Environment, 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.

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2009-2010

Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, 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 23, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 23, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (138 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJun 26, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateSep 24, 2009
Occurred: Differences ResolvedOct 29, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentOct 30, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:50PM]
Last Action:
Oct 30, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-88.
Other Titles:
-- Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement Act of 2009
-- FLAME Act of 2009
Related:
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Votes:
Jun 26, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 254 Ayes, 173 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 24, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 77 Ayes, 21 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 29, 2009: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 247 Ayes, 178 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 29, 2009: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 72 Ayes, 28 Nays. Vote Details.
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