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H.R.3069 / 106th Congress

Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act of 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-407.

Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Oct 11, 2000

Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to enter into agreements with private entities for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, operation, maintenance, or use of the Southeast Federal Center (a site in the southwest quadrant of Washington, DC, under GSA control) or other appropriate activities related to the Center. Requires any such agreement to ensure that redevelopment of the Center is consistent with the objectives of the National Capital Planning Commission's vision plan entitled "Extending the Legacy: Planning America's Capital in the 21st Century."Requires the Administrator, before entering into a final agreement, to report to specified congressional committees. Requires a 30-day waiting period after such submission before the agreement may become effective.Requires any net proceeds (after expenses) under an agreement to be deposited into the Federal Buildings Fund established under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ

Committees

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 106-407.

  2. Became Public Law No: 106-407.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9999-10000)

  9. Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H9999-10000)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

  11. Mr. Shuster moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

  12. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10271-10272; text as passed Senate: CR S10271-10272)

  14. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10271-10272; text as passed Senate: CR S10271-10272)

  15. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 905.

  16. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-458.

  17. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-458.

  18. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  19. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

  20. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2628-2629)

  22. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2628-2629)

  23. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3069.

  24. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2628-2630)

  25. Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 321.

  27. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-591.

  28. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-591.

  29. Mr. LaTourette asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation have until midnight on April 6 to file a report on H.R. 3069. Agreed to without objection.

  30. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  31. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  32. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  33. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  34. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

  35. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  36. Introduced in House

  37. Introduced in House

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