Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1001, H. Res. 983 is laid on the table.

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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Feb 13, 2008

Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, February 14, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a bill addressing foreign intelligence surveillance.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] · D–NY

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Rules Committee

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Feb 27, 2008
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1001, H. Res. 983 is laid on the table.
Feb 13, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Feb 13, 2008
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Feb 13, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-527, by Mr. Arcuri.
Feb 13, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-527, by Mr. Arcuri.
Feb 13, 2008
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HRES 1001 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5351) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

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Discuss H.Res.983, 110th Congress: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/983

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres983/BILLS-110hres983rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.983 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.983, 110th Congress: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/983

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2008-02-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres983/BILLS-110hres983rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. 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.983 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.983, 110th Congress: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/983

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2008-02-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres983/BILLS-110hres983rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. 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.983, 110th Congress: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/983

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2008-02-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres983/BILLS-110hres983rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. 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.983 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.