A bill to extend the special postage stamp for breast cancer research for 2 years.
Extends through December 31, 2011, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs not less than 15% more than the regular first-class stamp to contribute funding for breast cancer research.
Requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to annually report to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the use of any such funding, including a description of any significant advances or accomplishments.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15248-15249)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 597.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15248)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15248)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendments (text and title) by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15568; text as Senate agreed to House amendments: CR S15568)
Enacted as Public Law 110-150
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Senate concurred in House amendments (text and title) by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15568; text as Senate agreed to House amendments: CR S15568)
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-150.
Became Public Law No: 110-150.