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H.R. 2997:
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations...
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 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs 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 (400 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJul 9, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateAug 4, 2009
Occurred: Differences ResolvedOct 7, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentOct 21, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:53PM]
Last Action:
Oct 21, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-80.
Other Titles:
-- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Related:
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Votes:
Jul 9, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 266 Ayes, 160 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Aug 4, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 80 Ayes, 17 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 7, 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 263 Ayes, 162 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 8, 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 76 Ayes, 22 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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