Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6435)

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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 13, 2006

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2965 (Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2006).

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Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R–GA

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Rules Committee

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Sep 13, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6435)
Sep 13, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6435)
Sep 13, 2006
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6438)
Sep 13, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 997.
Sep 13, 2006
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6435-6438)
Sep 12, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
Sep 12, 2006
It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
Sep 12, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-647, by Mr. Gingrey.
Sep 12, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-647, by Mr. Gingrey.
Sep 12, 2006
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HR 2965 · Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2006

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Discuss H.Res.997, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/997

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres997/BILLS-109hres997rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.997 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.997, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/997

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-09-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres997/BILLS-109hres997rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:32:28Z. 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.997, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/997

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-09-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres997/BILLS-109hres997rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:32:28Z. 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.997 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.997, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/997

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-09-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres997/BILLS-109hres997rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:32:28Z. 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.997 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.