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Version 49 · Public Law · Jul 27, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 14, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act.
Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from August 17, 2018, through August 24, 2018, certain customs user fees, including those for certain commercial or private vessels, commercial trucks, railroad cars, commercial or private aircraft, barges or other bulk carriers from Canada or Mexico, dutiable mail, and customs broker permits.
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Amends the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act to increase required estimated tax payments of corporations with at least $1 billion in assets in the third quarter of 2015 by 0.25% to 121.75% of such amount.
Declares that the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted before the vote on passage.
States that this resolution shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2010, whichever occurs first.
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Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] · D–NY
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Became Public Law No: 111-210.
Became Public Law No: 111-210.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 1. Record Vote Number: 216.
Senate roll call 216 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 1. Record Vote Number: 216.
Senate roll call 216 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6144-6146)
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
Received in the Senate.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5565)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5565)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 83.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5565-5567)
Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E811)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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