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PUB 111-274

Plain Writing Act of 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-274.

Originating Bill

Sponsors

Braley, Bruce L.
Sponsor

Braley, Bruce L.

Democratic · IA-1 · B001259

Joined Feb 10, 2009
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Timeline

Oct 13, 2010

Signed by President.

Oct 13, 2010

Signed by President.

Oct 13, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-274.

Oct 13, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-274.

Oct 1, 2010

Presented to President.

Oct 1, 2010

Presented to President.

Sep 29, 2010

Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7314-7316)

Sep 29, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946.

Sep 29, 2010

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.

Sep 29, 2010

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7371-7372)

Sep 29, 2010

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 - 82 (Roll no. 562).(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7314)

Sep 29, 2010

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 - 82 (Roll no. 562). (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7314)

Sep 29, 2010

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

Sep 29, 2010

Cleared for White House.

Sep 28, 2010

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 27, 2010

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)

Sep 27, 2010

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7556)

Sep 27, 2010

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7556)

Mar 18, 2010

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.

Mar 17, 2010

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 17, 2010

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1538-1540)

Mar 17, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 946.

Mar 17, 2010

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.

Mar 17, 2010

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1560)

Mar 17, 2010

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 33 (Roll no. 126).(text: CR H1538)

Mar 17, 2010

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 33 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H1538)

Mar 17, 2010

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

Mar 11, 2010

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-432.

Mar 11, 2010

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-432.

Mar 11, 2010

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.

Mar 4, 2010

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 4, 2010

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Feb 10, 2009

Introduced in House

Feb 10, 2009

Introduced in House

Feb 10, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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