09/15/20 2:09 PM H.R. 2639
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Torres (CA), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-502 to add new criteria for evaluating grant applications, factoring in the impact of the likelihood the grant will lead to a meaningful reduction in racial and economic isolation for children in schools. The amendment also prioritizes entities that coordinate with local housing agencies to integrate schools that serve a disproportionately low number of low-income students.
09/15/20 2:09 PM H.R. 2639
Amendment offered by Mrs. Torres (CA).
09/15/20 1:17 PM H.R. 2639
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2639.
09/15/20 1:13 PM H.R. 2639
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
09/15/20 1:13 PM H.R. 2639
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. H.R. 2639 — "To establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes."
09/15/20 1:13 PM H. Res. 1107
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/15/20 1:13 PM H. Res. 1107
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 186).
09/15/20 1:13 PM H. Res. 1107
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 157 (Roll no. 186).
09/15/20 12:23 PM H. Res. 1107
On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 186 - Yea and Nay vote pending.
09/15/20 12:22 PM H. Res. 1107
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 1107 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes."
