Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2159) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 15, 1997

Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 2159 (foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL

Committees

Rules Committee

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Jul 24, 1997
Laid on the table.
Jul 15, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
Jul 15, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2159 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against specified portions of the bill shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution shall be debatable in the order and manner specified, and shall not be subject to amendment except as specified. All points of order against the amendments printed in the report shall be waived.
Jul 15, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-184, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Jul 15, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-184, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Jul 15, 1997
Introduced in House

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HR 2159 · Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998

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Discuss H.Res.185, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2159) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/185

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Analyze H.Res.185 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.Res.185, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2159) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/185

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres185/BILLS-105hres185rh.htm

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Examine H.Res.185 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.Res.185, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2159) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/185

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres185/BILLS-105hres185rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:32:45Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.185, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2159) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/185

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres185/BILLS-105hres185rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:32:45Z. 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.Res.185 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.