To consolidate all black lung benefit responsibility under a single official, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1763)
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7144-7146)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5542.
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 until Oct. 8.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7306-7307)
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 448).(text: CR 10/7/2002 H7144-7145)
Roll Call #448 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR 10/7/2002 H7144-7145)
Roll Call #448 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10601)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10601)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 107-275.
Became Public Law No: 107-275.
Enacted as Public Law 107-275
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