House Floor Summary

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bacon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4467 — "To require the Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bacon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5131 — "To improve the effectiveness of Federal efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and conduct a feasibility assessment of introducing new security technologies and measures, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5079.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bacon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5079 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop an engagement strategy with fusion centers, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4227.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4227 — "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to examine what actions the Department of Homeland Security is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5099.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5099 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security a fusion center technical assistance program."