Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 852) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

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• H.R. 852Paperwork Elimination Act of 1997

  1997-03-17Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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1. 1997-03-11

   Introduced in House

2. 1997-03-11

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-15, by Mrs. Myrick.

3. 1997-03-11

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-15, by Mrs. Myrick.

4. 1997-03-11

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 852 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

5. 1997-03-11

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.

6. 1997-03-13

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H990-995)

7. 1997-03-13

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1997-03-13

   During the course of debate, Mr. Hefly demanded that certain words of Mr. Scarborough be taken down. The Clerk was instructed to report the words in question to the House. Subsequently, Mr. Scarborough asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words in question. Without objection, the request was agreed to.

9. 1997-03-13

   DEBATE - The House resumed debate.

10. 1997-03-13

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 187 (Roll no. 49).

    Roll Call #49 (House)