Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3073) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

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

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 8, 1999

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 3073 (grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R–OH

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

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Nov 10, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 10, 1999
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 144 (Roll no. 582).
House roll call 582 · Individual votes
Nov 10, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 144 (Roll no. 582).
House roll call 582 · Individual votes
Nov 10, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 367.
Nov 10, 1999
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11860-11867)
Nov 8, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
Nov 8, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3073 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 8, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-463, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Nov 8, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-463, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Nov 8, 1999
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Nov 10, 1999 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Nov 8, 1999 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 3073 · Fathers Count Act of 1999

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Analyze H.Res.367 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.367, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3073) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres367/BILLS-106hres367eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.367 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.367, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3073) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres367/BILLS-106hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. 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.367 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.367, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3073) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres367/BILLS-106hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. 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.

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Discuss H.Res.367, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3073) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-11-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres367/BILLS-106hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. 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.367 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.