To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.

H.J.Res.70 through Congress

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HouseJun 24, 2011IntroducedOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.J.Res.22 A joint resolution to grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Oct 25, 2011

Grants the consent of Congress to the amendment of the powers conferred on the Bi-State Development Agency by legislation enacted by the states of Missouri and Illinois requiring bonds issued by such Agency to mature not more than 40 years (currently, 30 years) after the date of issuance.

Reserves to Congress to right to require the Agency to disclose such information as Congress deems appropriate.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D–MO

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Judiciary Committee

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Oct 25, 2011
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
Oct 25, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-259.
Oct 25, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-259.
Sep 21, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 24, 2011
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2011
Introduced in House

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SJRES 22 · A joint resolution to grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

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Discuss H.J.Res.70, 112th Congress: To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-joint-resolution/70

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2011-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hjres70/BILLS-112hjres70rh.htm

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Analyze H.J.Res.70 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.J.Res.70, 112th Congress: To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-joint-resolution/70

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2011-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hjres70/BILLS-112hjres70rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T19:34:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.J.Res.70 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.J.Res.70, 112th Congress: To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-joint-resolution/70

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2011-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hjres70/BILLS-112hjres70rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T19:34:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.J.Res.70, 112th Congress: To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-joint-resolution/70

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2011-10-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hjres70/BILLS-112hjres70rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T19:34:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.J.Res.70 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.