Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets.

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

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 17, 2001

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 7 (tax incentives for charitable contributions, and faith-based organizations as nongovernmental service providers).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R–OH

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Rules Committee

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Jul 19, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 19, 2001
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 194 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H4222)
House roll call 251 · Individual votes
Jul 19, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 194 (Roll no. 251).(text: CR H4222)
House roll call 251 · Individual votes
Jul 19, 2001
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 199 (Roll no. 250).
House roll call 250 · Individual votes
Jul 19, 2001
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 196.
Jul 19, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 196.
Jul 19, 2001
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4222-4233)
Jul 17, 2001
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
Jul 17, 2001
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Ways and Means and the Judiciary now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record numbered 1 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jul 17, 2001
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-144, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Jul 17, 2001
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-144, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Jul 17, 2001
Introduced in House

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HR 7 · CARE Act of 2002

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Analyze H.Res.196 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.196, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/196

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2001-07-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres196/BILLS-107hres196rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.196 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.196, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/196

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2001-07-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres196/BILLS-107hres196rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:41:41Z. 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.196 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.196, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/196

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2001-07-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres196/BILLS-107hres196rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:41:41Z. 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.196 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.196, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/196

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2001-07-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres196/BILLS-107hres196rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:41:41Z. 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.196 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.