PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 17, 2008
National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs, including: (1) the short- and long-term outlook for prices, supply, and demand for key forms of energy such as crude oil, natural gas, and alternative fuels; (2) the plans and intentions of key energy-producing and exporting nations with respect to energy production and supply; and (3) the national security implications.
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Rep. Cazayoux, Donald J., Jr. [D-LA-6] · D–LA
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 179 (Roll no. 521).
House roll call 521 · Individual votesMr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
Mr. Price (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 520). (text: CR 7/22/2008 H6796)
House roll call 520 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 520).(text: CR 7/22/2008 H6796)
House roll call 520 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7011-7012)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6545.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6796-6801)
Mr. Ruppersberger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
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Introduced in House
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