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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 23, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Howard Baker School of Government Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Title I: Howard Baker School of Government - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, to establish the Howard Baker School of Government and its endowment fund. (Sec. 103) Requires the School to further the study of democratic institutions and public affairs, among other duties. (Sec. 104) Requires the School to operate with the guidance of a Board of Advisors. (Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations. Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy and its endowment fund. (Sec. 202) Requires the Institute to further the study of public service and public policy issues, among other duties. (Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, to establish an endowment fund to support the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies, which the University shall establish at the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government under a Leadership Council in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 303) Requires such Institute to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students about public service, the U.S. Government, and the Constitution; (2) increase awareness among youth of the importance of public service; (3) establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment; (4) create library and research facilities; and (5) support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government. (Sec. 304) Requires the Institute to operate under the direction of a Leadership Council. (Sec. 306) Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, to establish an endowment fund to support the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which the University shall establish in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 402) Includes among the Institute's duties research, analysis, debate, and policy recommendations with respect to world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, education, and employment. (Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN] · R–TN
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 128 - 291 (Roll no. 597).
House roll call 597 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 128 - 291 (Roll no. 597).
House roll call 597 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12147-12148)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 440.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12120-12126)
Mr. Hilleary moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1372-13725)
Senate Committee on HELP discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on HELP discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1802)
Introduced in Senate
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