An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent the distribution of printed legislation to Member offices unless a Member requests the legislation.
What it does: Adds Sec. 211. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) unless the Member requests a copy at the end of the bill
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2551
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Adds Sec. 211. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) unless the Member requests a copy at the end of the bill
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. 211. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) unless the Member requests a copy.
Original wording
At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following:
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As printed
At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following:
Sec. 211. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) unless the Member requests a copy.
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House amendment offered
July 21, 2011
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House amendment offered
July 21, 2011
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 21, 2011 • 8:57 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 21, 2011 • 8:57 PM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Paulsen.(consideration: CR H5367; text: CR H5367)
July 21, 2011 • 8:56 PM
Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Paulsen. (consideration: CR H5367; text: CR H5367)
July 21, 2011 • 8:56 PM
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 21, 2011 • 8:57 PM