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Version 49 · Public Law · Nov 16, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 9, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to extend the authority for a relocation expenses test program for federal employees upon the request of the agency administering the program. Requires each such agency to annually submit a report on the results of the program to the Administrator.
Increases to 12 the number of test programs that may be conducted simultaneously. Limits approval for any test program to an initial four-year period, with four-year extensions authorized.
Repeals a provision disclaiming any intent to limit agency authority to conduct such test programs.
People & committees
Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · ID–CT
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 111-112.
Became Public Law No: 111-112.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12975)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12975)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1825.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12975-12976)
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11300-11301)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11300-11301)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11300-11301)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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