Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2870) to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests.

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• H.R. 2870Tropical Forest Conservation bill

  1998-07-29Became Public Law No: 105-214.

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1. 1998-03-17

   Introduced in House

2. 1998-03-17

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-449, by Mr. Hastings (WA).

3. 1998-03-17

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-449, by Mr. Hastings (WA).

4. 1998-03-17

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2870 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

5. 1998-03-17

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 157.

6. 1998-03-19

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1304-1306)

7. 1998-03-19

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1998-03-19

   The previous question was ordered without objection.

9. 1998-03-19

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 0 (Roll No. 59).

   Roll Call #59 (House)
10. 1998-03-19

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 0 (Roll No. 59).

    Roll Call #59 (House)
11. 1998-03-19

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