(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
This bill amends: (1) the Department of Energy Organization Act to revise the definition of "minority" to mean any U.S. citizen who is an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native; and (2) the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to revise the definition of "minority group members" (who own minority group enterprises) to mean U.S. citizens who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaska Natives.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1005-1006)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4238.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1033-1034)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 102).
Roll Call #102 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 102).
Roll Call #102 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 114-157
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2649; text: CR 02/29/2016 H1005)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2649; text: CR 02/29/2016 H1005)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-157.
Became Public Law No: 114-157.