3.0.0 2187 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House H HR 2009-04-30 111 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2009-05-18T18:32:46Z hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee House Standing Reported by 2009-05-11T18:30:46Z Markup by 2009-05-06T17:54:58Z Referred to 2009-04-30T14:02:47Z H. Rept. 111-100 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2187) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public school facilities, and for other purposes. 111 427 HRES 2009-05-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:46:00 Procedurally-related House 2009-05-18 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2009-05-14 12:18:42 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2187. Floor H38900 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:55:51 Pursuant to clause 6, rule XVI, the amendment not being debatable, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote which was ordered. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:55:49 Subsequent to final passage, Mr. Kline was recognized for the purpose of offering an amendment to amend the title. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:54:59 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:54:58 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 155 (Roll no. 259). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 259 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll259.xml House 111 2009-05-14T15:54:58Z 1 2009-05-14 11:54:58 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 155 (Roll no. 259). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 259 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll259.xml House 111 2009-05-14T15:54:58Z 1 2009-05-14 11:45:38 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 247 (Roll no. 258). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 258 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll258.xml House 111 2009-05-14T15:45:38Z 1 2009-05-14 11:25:43 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5592) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:17:36 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson(PA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding at the end of section 311, the following: (c)LIMITATION.- (1) IN GENERAL.- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) and any other provision of this Act, for any fiscal year for which funds are authorized to be appropriated under this Act that immediately follows a fiscal year in which the Federal Government has a deficit in excess of $500,000,000,000, the amount authorized to be appropriated under this Act shall be $0. ¢ (2) DEFINITION.- For the purpose of this subsection, the term "deficit" means a fiscal year during which outlays of the Federal Government exceed receipts of the Federal Government. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:17:35 Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H5591-5593; text: CR H5591) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2009-05-14 11:16:08 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR 5/13/2009 H5507-5509) Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:15:58 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5591) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:15:57 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2187. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 10:28:44 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments to H.R. 2187 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 10:28:43 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 10:28:42 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5588-5594) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 15:25:58 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2187 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 15:25:57 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 15:24:47 Mr. Wu moved that the Committee now rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:26:34 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:21:50 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:13:13 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schwartz amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:05:00 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heinrich amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:03:59 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Griffith demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:59:43 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:58:08 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bright amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:49:32 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bright amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:47:30 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maffei amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:39:46 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:38:30 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Giffords amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Giffords demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:34:50 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Giffords amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:32:29 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:31:50 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellsworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellsworth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:28:21 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellsworth amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:27:43 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kildee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:23:51 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roe amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:22:41 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:16:12 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:09:30 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:02:55 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:01:40 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 427, an amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, is considered as adopted as original text for the purpose of further amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 12:05:51 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2187. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 12:05:50 The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 12:05:49 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 427 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 12:04:44 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2187 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 Education and Labor now printed in the bill. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 12:04:43 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 427. (consideration: CR H5500-5524) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 11:45:59 Rule H. Res. 427 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2009-05-12 19:37:54 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 427 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2187 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 Education and Labor now printed in the bill. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2009-05-11 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00046 2009-05-11 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 111-100. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2009-05-11 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 111-100. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2009-05-06 hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 14. Committee 2009-05-06 hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2009-04-30 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2009-04-30 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2009-04-30 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress C001058 Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] Ben Chandler D KY 6 N M000725 Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] GEORGE MILLER D CA 7 2009-04-30 True K000172 Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] DALE KILDEE D MI E. 5 2009-04-30 True L000565 Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] David Loebsack D IA 2 2009-04-30 True T000266 Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] JOHN TIERNEY D MA F. 6 2009-04-30 True C001069 Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] Joe Courtney D CT 2 2009-04-30 True H001040 Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] Phil Hare D IL 17 2009-04-30 True H001032 Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] RUSH HOLT D NJ D. 12 2009-04-30 True A000210 Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] ROBERT ANDREWS D NJ E. 1 2009-04-30 True G000551 Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] Raúl Grijalva D AZ M. 7 2009-04-30 True P000596 Resident Commissioner Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large] Pedro Pierluisi D PR R. 0 2009-04-30 True W000738 Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] LYNN WOOLSEY D CA 6 2009-04-30 True W000793 Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] DAVID WU D OR 1 2009-04-30 True T000469 Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-21] Paul Tonko D NY 21 2009-04-30 True P000598 Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] Jared Polis D CO 2 2009-04-30 True H001042 Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2] Mazie Hirono D HI K. 2 2009-04-30 True S001177 Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] Gregorio Sablan D MP Kilili Camacho 0 2009-04-30 True S001170 Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] Carol Shea-Porter D NH 1 2009-05-07 False D000598 Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] SUSAN DAVIS D CA A. 53 2009-05-07 False C001060 Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] Russ Carnahan D MO 3 2009-05-07 False D000355 Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] JOHN DINGELL D MI D. 15 2009-05-07 False V000128 Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] Chris Van Hollen D MD 8 2009-05-07 False S001169 Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7] Joe Sestak D PA 7 2009-05-07 False G000553 Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] Al Green D TX 9 2009-05-07 False J000032 Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON-LEE D TX 18 2009-05-07 False C001063 Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] Henry Cuellar D TX 28 2009-05-11 False 2009-05-11T04:00:00Z H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/20611 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on May 6, 2009</p> 2009-05-11T04:00:00Z H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/20611 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on May 6, 2009 Education Advisory bodies Air quality Alabama Border security and unlawful immigration Building construction Buy American requirements Child health Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Criminal justice information and records Disability and paralysis Education of the disadvantaged Education programs funding Educational facilities and institutions Educational technology and distance education Elementary and secondary education Employment and training programs Energy efficiency and conservation Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental technology Foreign language and bilingual programs Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Indian social and development programs Language arts Louisiana Metals Minority education Mississippi Natural disasters Noise pollution Personnel records Preschool education Public contracts and procurement School administration Teaching, teachers, curricula Vocational and technical education Wages and earnings Youth employment and child labor Education 00 2009-04-30 Introduced in House 2009-05-18T20:46:16Z 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Requires the Secretary of Education to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among states on the basis of the relative portion of school improvement funds provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Reserves 1% of the grant funds for assistance to outlying areas and Indian schools.

Requires states to reallocate such grant funds to LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of school improvement funds received by LEAs in the state for the previous fiscal year.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to LEAs in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for the construction, modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among such LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of infrastructure damage inflicted on public school facilities in such states by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita in 2005.

Requires the iron and steel used in projects funded under this Act to have been produced in this country, subject to specified exceptions.

]]> 17 2009-05-11 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2009-05-18T20:46:46Z 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Title I: Grants for Modernization, Renovation, or Repair of Public School Facilities - (Sec. 102) Requires the Secretary of Education to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among states on the basis of the relative portion of school improvement funds provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Reserves 1% of the grant funds for assistance to outlying areas and Indian schools.

Requires states to reallocate such grant funds to LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of school improvement funds received by LEAs in the state for the previous fiscal year.

Title II: Supplemental Grants for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama - (Sec. 202) Requires the Secretary to make grants to LEAs in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for the construction, modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among such LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of infrastructure damage inflicted on public school facilities in such states by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita in 2005.

Title III: General Provisions - (Sec. 301) Prohibits LEAs from using this Act's grants: (1) for maintenance costs; (2) for facilities used primarily for events for which the public is charged admission or for which the purpose is not the education of children; (3) to supplant funds otherwise available for school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction efforts; or (4) to purchase carbon offsets.

(Sec. 303) Prohibits states from considering LEAs' receipt of this Act's grants in determining their eligibility for state aid or the amount of state aid they receive.

(Sec. 304) Conditions LEA grant eligibility on LEA and state spending for free public education remaining above specified levels. Requires states to reduce the amount of grant funds available to an LEA by the proportion by which the LEA's spending falls below such levels. Directs the Secretary to waive such maintenance of effort requirements if such waiver is justified by exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances, or the precipitous decline in an LEA's financial resources.

(Sec. 305) Requires grantees' contracting procedures for school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction to ensure the maximum number of qualified bidders through full and open competition.

(Sec. 306) Requires the iron and steel used in projects funded under this Act to have been produced in this country, subject to specified exceptions.

(Sec. 307) Requires all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of work assisted under this Act to be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar work in the locality.

(Sec. 309) Directs LEA grantees to use a percentage of their grant, rising in 10% increments from 50% in FY2010 to 100% in FY2015, for public school modernization, renovation, repairs, or construction that meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating standards, Energy Star standards, Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria, Green Building Initiative environmental design and rating standards (Green Globes), or equivalent standards adopted by the entities that have jurisdiction over such LEAs.

Requires the Secretary to provide outreach and technical assistance to states and LEAs concerning the best practices in school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction.

(Sec. 310) Directs: (1) LEAs to report annually to their states, and the public, on their use of such grant funds; (2) states to submit annually to the Secretary a compilation of the information received from their LEAs; and (3) the Secretary to report to Congress annually on grants made under this Act.

(Sec. 311) Authorizes appropriations for this Act's grant programs for FY2010-FY2015.

(Sec. 312) Prohibits the use of this Act's grants: (1) to employ workers who are illegal aliens or whose status has not been ascertained using the employment verification system; or (2) by LEAs that do not require a criminal background check on all their employees.

(Sec. 313) Requires the Secretary to work with grant recipients to promote appropriate opportunities for participants in a YouthBuild program to gain employment experience on projects funded under this Act. (YouthBuild programs provide education and employment skills to disadvantaged youth.)

]]> 36 2009-05-14 Passed House amended 2009-05-18T21:11:51Z 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Title I: Grants for Modernization, Renovation, or Repair of Public School Facilities - (Sec. 102) Requires the Secretary of Education to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among states on the basis of the relative portion of school improvement funds provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Reserves 2% of the grant funds for assistance to outlying areas and Indian schools.

Reserves 5% of the grant funds for LEAs serving geographic areas with significant economic distress and those serving geographic areas recovering from a natural disaster.

Requires states to reallocate such grant funds to LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of school improvement funds received by LEAs in the state for the previous fiscal year.

(Sec. 104) Allows LEAs to give priority to projects involving the abatement, removal, or interim control of asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, mold, mildew, lead-based hazards, or a proven carcinogen.

Title II: Supplemental Grants for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama - (Sec. 202) Requires the Secretary to make grants to LEAs in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for the construction, modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date.

Allocates grant funds among such LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of infrastructure damage inflicted on public school facilities in such states by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita in 2005.

Title III: General Provisions - (Sec. 301) Prohibits LEAs from using this Act's grants: (1) for maintenance costs; (2) for facilities used primarily for events for which the public is charged admission or for which the purpose is not the education of children; (3) to supplant funds otherwise available for school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction efforts; or (4) to purchase carbon offsets.

(Sec. 303) Prohibits States from considering LEAs' receipt of this Act's grants in determining their eligibility for state aid or the amount of state aid they receive.

(Sec. 304) Conditions LEA grant eligibility on LEA and state spending for free public education remaining above specified levels. Requires states to reduce the amount of grant funds available to an LEA by the proportion by which the LEA's spending falls below such levels. Directs the Secretary to waive such maintenance of effort requirements if such waiver is justified by exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances, or the precipitous decline in an LEA's financial resources.

(Sec. 305) Requires grantees' contracting procedures for school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction to ensure the maximum number of qualified bidders through full and open competition.

(Sec. 306) Requires the iron and steel used in projects funded under this Act to have been produced in this country, subject to specified exceptions.

(Sec. 307) Requires all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of work assisted under this Act to be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar work in the locality.

(Sec. 309) Directs LEA grantees to use a percentage of their grant, rising in 10% increments from 50% in FY2010 to 100% in FY2015, for public school modernization, renovation, repairs, or construction that meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating standards, Energy Star standards, Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria, Green Building Initiative environmental design and rating standards (Green Globes), or equivalent standards adopted by the entities that have jurisdiction over such LEAs.

Requires the Secretary to provide outreach and technical assistance to states and LEAs concerning the best practices in school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction.

(Sec. 310) Directs: (1) LEAs to report annually to their states, and the public, on their use of such grant funds; (2) states to submit annually to the Secretary a compilation of the information received from their LEAs; and (3) the Secretary to report to Congress annually on grants made under this Act.

(Sec. 311) Authorizes appropriations for this Act's grant programs for FY2010-FY2015.

Prohibits the use of such funds for Congressional earmarks.

(Sec. 312) Prohibits the use of this Act's grants: (1) to employ workers who are illegal aliens or whose status has not been ascertained using the employment verification system; or (2) by LEAs that do not require a criminal background check on all their employees.

(Sec. 313) Requires the Secretary to work with grant recipients to promote appropriate opportunities for participants in a YouthBuild program to gain employment experience on projects funded under this Act. (YouthBuild programs provide education and employment skills to disadvantaged youth.)

(Sec. 314) Requires the Department of Education to evaluate the effect this Act's projects have on student academic achievement and to report its findings to Congress.

(Sec. 315) Directs the Secretary to establish an Advisory Council on Green, High-Performing Schools to provide the Secretary with advice on the academic, health, energy, and environmental impact of such schools and assistance in facilitating their creation.

(Sec. 316) Requires the Secretary to work with grant recipients to promote appropriate opportunities for individuals enrolled in the Job Corps program or a community or junior college to gain employment experience on projects funded under this Act.

(Sec. 318) Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the extent and type of green, high-performing school projects being undertaken at schools around the country, the geographic distribution of green, high-performing schools, and their availability to disadvantaged, disabled, or limited English proficient students and students from major racial and ethnic groups.

(Sec. 319) Allows LEAs to encourage schools at which this Act's projects are being implemented to educate students about the project and its benefits.

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Kline, John [R-MN-2] John Kline R MN 2 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z 8 2009-05-14 12:17:53 On agreeing to the Kline (MN) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 257 (Roll no. 260). Floor H34111 2 House floor actions 260 House 111 2009-05-14T16:17:53Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll260.xml 2009-05-14 11:55:50 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Kline (MN). (consideration: CR H5593-5594; text: CR H5593) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-14 11:55:50 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Kline (MN).(consideration: CR H5593-5594; text: CR H5593) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-14 12:17:53 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 260 House 111 2009-05-14T16:17:53Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll260.xml 2009-05-14 12:17:53 Amendment failed by House: On agreeing to the Kline (MN) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 257 (Roll no. 260). NotUsed 80000 9 Library of Congress 260 House 111 2009-05-14T16:17:53Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll260.xml 2009-05-14 12:17:53 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Kline (MN) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 257 (Roll no. 260). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 260 House 111 2009-05-14T16:17:53Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll260.xml 2009-05-14 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 135 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the GAO to conduct a study within one year of enactment on the extent and types of projects in keeping with the uses of funds authorized, the geographic distribution of green, high-performing schools (including by urban, suburban, and rural areas), and the relative access to such schools of the demographic groups described in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. These groups include: economically-disadvantaged students, students from major racial and ethnic groups, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency. An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 111-106 to require the GAO to conduct a study within one year of enactment on the extent and types of projects in keeping with the uses of funds authorized, the geographic distribution of green, high-performing schools (including by urban, suburban, and rural areas), and the relative access to such schools of the demographic groups described in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. These groups include: economically-disadvantaged students, students from major racial and ethnic groups, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Schrader amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:25:55 S001180 Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] Kurt Schrader D OR 5 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 14:25:55 On agreeing to the Schrader amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:21:49 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Schrader. (consideration: CR H5520-5521; text: CR H5520) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:21:49 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Schrader.(consideration: CR H5520-5521; text: CR H5520) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:25:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:25:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Schrader amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 134 111 HAMDT Amendment permits funds to be used for constructing greenhouses, gardens (including trees) and other facilities for environmental, scientific, or other educational purposes, or to produce energy savings. An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-106 to permit funds to be used for constructing greenhouses, gardens (including trees), and other facilities for environmental, scientific, or other educational purposes, or to produce energy savings. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Schwartz amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:21:48 S001162 Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13] Allyson Schwartz D PA Y. 13 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 14:21:48 On agreeing to the Schwartz amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:13:12 Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Schwartz. (consideration: CR H5519-5520; text: CR H5519) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:21:48 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:13:12 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Schwartz.(consideration: CR H5519-5520; text: CR H5519) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:21:48 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Schwartz amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 133 111 HAMDT Amendment allows funds to be used for installation and upgrading of recreational structures and physical education facilities. An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-106 to allow funds to be used to install and upgrade recreational structures and physical education facilities. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:12:20 H001046 Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1] Martin Heinrich D NM T. 1 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 14:12:20 On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:04:48 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Heinrich. (consideration: CR H5518-5519; text: CR H5518) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 14:12:20 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:04:48 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Heinrich.(consideration: CR H5518-5519; text: CR H5518) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:12:20 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 132 111 HAMDT Amendment includes reducing the incidence and effects of asthma and other respiratory illnesses in children among the voluntary guidelines for high performing school buildings. Amendment also adds reducing the incidence and effects of asthma and other respiratory illnesses to the list of demonstrable and expected benefits and includes the reduction and elimination of human exposure to airborne particles such as dust, sand, and pollens among the approved uses for grant funds used by local educational agencies. An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-106 to include reducing the incidence and effects of asthma and other respiratory illnesses in children among the voluntary guidelines for high performing school buildings. It also would add reducing the incidence and effects of asthma and other respiratory illnesses to the list of demonstrable and expected benefits. The amendment includes the reduction and elimination of human exposure to airborne particles such as dust, sand, and pollens among the approved uses for grant funds used by local educational agencies. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-14 On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 257). (consideration: CR H5590-5591; text: CR H5590) 11:14:59 H5590 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-155/house-section/page/H5590 H5590-5591 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-155/house-section/page/H5590-5591 Roll no. 257 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll257.xml G000557 Rep. Griffith, Parker [D-AL-5] Parker Griffith D AL 5 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-14 11:14:59 On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 257). (consideration: CR H5590-5591; text: CR H5590) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 257 House 111 2009-05-14T15:14:59Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll257.xml 2009-05-13 13:59:42 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Griffith. (consideration: CR H5517-5518; text: CR H5517) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:59:42 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Griffith.(consideration: CR H5517-5518; text: CR H5517) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-14 11:14:59 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 257 House 111 2009-05-14T15:14:59Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll257.xml 2009-05-14 11:14:59 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 257 House 111 2009-05-14T15:14:59Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll257.xml 2009-05-14 11:14:59 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Griffith amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 257).(consideration: CR H5590-5591; text: CR H5590) Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 257 House 111 2009-05-14T15:14:59Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll257.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 131 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Secretary to reserve 5 percent of section 102 grant funds for grants to local educational agencies serving those geographic areas with significant economic distress or those recovering from a natural disaster. An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-106 to require the Secretary to reserve 5 percent of section 102 grant funds for grants to local educational agencies serving geographic areas with significant economic distress or recovering from a natural disaster. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-14 On agreeing to the Bright amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (consideration: CR H5589-5590; text: CR H5589-5590) 11:07:37 H5589-5590 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-155/house-section/page/H5589-5590 Roll no. 256 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll256.xml B001264 Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2] Bobby Bright D AL 2 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-14 11:07:37 On agreeing to the Bright amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (consideration: CR H5589-5590; text: CR H5589-5590) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 256 House 111 2009-05-14T15:07:37Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll256.xml 2009-05-13 13:49:31 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Bright. (consideration: CR H5516-5517; text: CR H5516) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:49:31 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Bright.(consideration: CR H5516-5517; text: CR H5516) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-14 11:07:37 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Bright amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 433 - 0 (Roll no. 256).(consideration: CR H5589-5590; text: CR H5589-5590) Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 256 House 111 2009-05-14T15:07:37Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll256.xml 2009-05-14 11:07:37 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 256 House 111 2009-05-14T15:07:37Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll256.xml 2009-05-14 11:07:37 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 256 House 111 2009-05-14T15:07:37Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll256.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 130 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Education Secretary, in consultation with the Labor Secretary, to work with funding recipients to promote opportunities for individuals enrolled in Job Corps to gain employment experience on modernization, repair, and construction projects funded under the Act. The amendment also requires the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, to work with recipients of funds to promote appropriate opportunities for individuals enrolled in a junior or community college. An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-106 to require the Education Secretary, in consultation with the Labor Secretary, to work with funding recipients to promote opportunities for individuals enrolled in Job Corps to gain employment experience on modernization, repair, and construction projects funded under the Act. The amendment also requires the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, to work with recipients of funds to promote appropriate opportunities for individuals enrolled in a junior or community college. 2022-02-03T06:09:35Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Maffei amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:48:55 M001171 Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25] Daniel Maffei D NY B. 25 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 13:48:55 On agreeing to the Maffei amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:47:29 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Maffei. (consideration: CR H5515-5516; text: CR H5515) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:47:29 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Maffei.(consideration: CR H5515-5516; text: CR H5515) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:48:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Maffei amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:48:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 129 111 HAMDT Amendment permits the use of funds in the bill for upgrading or installing technology to ensure that schools are prepared and able to respond to emergencies such as campus violence, acts of terrorism and natural disasters. An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-106 to allow funds to be used to install or upgrade technology to ensure schools are able to respond to emergencies such as acts of terrorism, campus violence, and natural disasters. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:44:35 R000578 Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] David Reichert R WA G. 8 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 13:44:35 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:39:45 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Reichert. (consideration: CR H5515; text: CR H5515) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:39:45 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Reichert.(consideration: CR H5515; text: CR H5515) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:44:35 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:44:35 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 128 111 HAMDT Amendment specifies that local educational agencies receiving funds under the act may encourage schools receiving funds for projects to educate students about those projects, including how they function, as well as their environmental, energy, sustainability, and other benefits. An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-106 to specify that local educational agencies receiving funds under the act may encourage schools receiving funds for projects to educate students about those projects, including how they function, and their environmental, energy, sustainability, and other benefits. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-14 On agreeing to the Giffords amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 334 - 97 (Roll no. 255). (consideration: CR H5589; text: CR H5589) 10:57:50 H5589 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-155/house-section/page/H5589 Roll no. 255 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll255.xml G000554 Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] Gabrielle Giffords D AZ 8 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-14 10:57:50 On agreeing to the Giffords amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 334 - 97 (Roll no. 255). (consideration: CR H5589; text: CR H5589) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 255 House 111 2009-05-14T14:57:50Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll255.xml 2009-05-13 13:34:49 Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Giffords. (consideration: CR H5514-5515; text: CR H5514) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:34:49 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Giffords.(consideration: CR H5514-5515; text: CR H5514) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-14 10:57:50 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 255 House 111 2009-05-14T14:57:50Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll255.xml 2009-05-14 10:57:50 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Giffords amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 334 - 97 (Roll no. 255).(consideration: CR H5589; text: CR H5589) Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 255 House 111 2009-05-14T14:57:50Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll255.xml 2009-05-14 10:57:50 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 255 House 111 2009-05-14T14:57:50Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll255.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 127 111 HAMDT In section 311, add at the end the following: (c) PROHIBITION ON EARMARKS.- None of the funds appropriated under this section may be used for a Congressional earmark as defined in clause 9(d) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-106 to prohibit funds appropriated under the bill to be used for congressional earmarks as defined by clause 9(d) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 2022-02-03T06:09:35Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:33:09 M000508 Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] HOWARD MCKEON R CA P. 25 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 13:33:09 On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:32:28 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. McKeon. (consideration: CR H5513-5514; text: CR H5513) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:32:28 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. McKeon.(consideration: CR H5513-5514; text: CR H5513) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:33:09 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:33:09 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 126 111 HAMDT Amendment clarifies that nothing in the bill shall be construed to prohibit a local educational agency from using sustainable, domestic hardwood lumber for public school modernization, renovation, repairs or construction. An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-106 to amend section 309 (green schools) to provide that nothing in the bill shall be construed to prohibit a local educational agency from using sustainable, domestic hardwood lumber for public school modernization, renovation, repairs, or construction. It also would amend section 310 (reporting) to require agencies receiving grant funds under the bill to disclose whether any flooring installed was from renewable sources. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Ellsworth amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 7 (Roll no. 251). 15:24:46 Roll no. 251 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll251.xml E000289 Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8] Brad Ellsworth D IN 8 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-13 15:24:46 On agreeing to the Ellsworth amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 7 (Roll no. 251). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 251 House 111 2009-05-13T19:24:46Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll251.xml 2009-05-13 13:28:20 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Ellsworth. (consideration: CR H5513, H5523-5524; text: CR H5513) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:28:20 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Ellsworth.(consideration: CR H5513, H5523-5524; text: CR H5513) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 15:24:46 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ellsworth amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 7 (Roll no. 251). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 251 House 111 2009-05-13T19:24:46Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll251.xml 2009-05-13 15:24:46 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 251 House 111 2009-05-13T19:24:46Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll251.xml 2009-05-13 15:24:46 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 251 House 111 2009-05-13T19:24:46Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll251.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 125 111 HAMDT Amendment adds a new section requiring the Education Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Departments' Institute of Educational Sciences to evaluate the impact of projects funded under the bill on student academic achievement, including a comparison of students attending public schools receiving funding under the bill with students attending public schools that are not receiving such funding. An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-106 to add a new section 314 requiring the Education Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Department's Institute of Educational Sciences to evaluate the impact of projects funded under the bill on student academic achievement, including a comparison of students attending public schools receiving funding under the bill with students attending public schools that are not receiving such funding. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 432 - 2 (Roll no. 250). 15:04:47 Roll no. 250 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll250.xml R000582 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] David Roe R TN P. 1 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-13 15:04:47 On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 432 - 2 (Roll no. 250). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 250 House 111 2009-05-13T19:04:47Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll250.xml 2009-05-13 13:23:50 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Roe (TN). (consideration: CR H5512-5513, H5521-5522; text: CR H5512-5513) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:23:50 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Roe (TN).(consideration: CR H5512-5513, H5521-5522; text: CR H5512-5513) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 15:04:47 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 250 House 111 2009-05-13T19:04:47Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll250.xml 2009-05-13 15:04:47 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 432 - 2 (Roll no. 250). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 250 House 111 2009-05-13T19:04:47Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll250.xml 2009-05-13 15:04:47 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 250 House 111 2009-05-13T19:04:47Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll250.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 124 111 HAMDT Amendment adds a new section requiring the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Council to the Secretary on green, high-performing schools. Such a Council would consult with the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Commerce Secretary, Energy Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretary, Labor Secretary, EPA Administrator, and the GSA Administrator. An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-106 to add a new section 314 requiring the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Council to the Secretary on green, high-performing schools. The Council advises the Secretary on the impact of green, high-performing schools on teaching and learning, health energy costs and environmental impact; works with the Secretary to recommend Federal policies to increase the number of green, high-performing schools; provides technical assistance to states; and identifies Federal policies that are barriers to helping states make schools green and high-performing. The Council consults with the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Commerce Secretary, Energy Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretary, Labor Secretary, EPA Administrator, and the GSA Administrator. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 270 - 160 (Roll no. 249). 14:54:33 Roll no. 249 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll249.xml T000468 Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-3] Dina Titus D NV 3 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 8 2009-05-13 14:54:33 On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 270 - 160 (Roll no. 249). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 249 House 111 2009-05-13T18:54:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll249.xml 2009-05-13 13:16:11 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Titus. (consideration: CR H5511-5512, H5521; text: CR H5511) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:16:11 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Titus.(consideration: CR H5511-5512, H5521; text: CR H5511) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 14:54:33 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 249 House 111 2009-05-13T18:54:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll249.xml 2009-05-13 14:54:33 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 249 House 111 2009-05-13T18:54:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll249.xml 2009-05-13 14:54:33 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 270 - 160 (Roll no. 249). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 249 House 111 2009-05-13T18:54:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll249.xml 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 123 111 HAMDT Amendment requires states to be in compliance with the public school choice, supplemental education services, private school participation, and military recruiters provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to be eligible to receive funding under the bill. An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-106 to require states to be in compliance with the public school choice, supplemental education services, private school participation, and military recruiters provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to be eligible to receive funding under the bill. 2022-02-03T06:09:35Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:15:20 M000508 Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] HOWARD MCKEON R CA P. 25 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 13:15:20 On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:09:29 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. McKeon. (consideration: CR H5510-5511; text: CR H5510) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:09:29 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. McKeon.(consideration: CR H5510-5511; text: CR H5510) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:15:20 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:15:20 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 122 111 HAMDT Amendment replaces the bill's provision regarding charter schools (section 308) with a new provision that makes technical corrections and clarifies the disposition of excess funds; expands the allowable uses of funds to include repairing, replacing, and installing water supply and building envelopes; adds a new section to Title I of the bill giving priority consideration to schools that would use funding to remove asbestos, polychrolinated biphenyls, mold, mildew, lead-based hazards, or a proven carcinogen; and increases the set-aside for tribal and outlying schools from 1% to 2%. An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-106 to replace the bill's provision regarding charter schools (section 308) with a new provision that makes technical corrections and clarifies the disposition of excess funds. Expands the allowable uses of funds to include repairing, replacing, and installing water supply and building envelopes. Adds a new section to Title I of the bill giving priority consideration to schools that would use funding to remove asbestos, polychrolinated biphenyls, mold, mildew, lead-based hazards, or a proven carcinogen. Increases the set-aside for tribal and outlying schools from 1% to 2%. 2022-02-03T06:09:36Z 2009-05-13 On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:08:18 M000725 Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] GEORGE MILLER D CA 7 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 2187 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z House Report 111-106 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/106 7 2009-05-13 13:08:18 On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:02:54 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Miller, George. (consideration: CR H5509-5510; text: CR H5509) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-05-13 13:02:54 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Miller, George.(consideration: CR H5509-5510; text: CR H5509) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:08:18 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 13:08:18 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-05-13 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr2187rfs/xml/BILLS-111hr2187rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr2187eh/xml/BILLS-111hr2187eh.xml Reported in House 2009-05-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr2187rh/xml/BILLS-111hr2187rh.xml Introduced in House 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr2187ih/xml/BILLS-111hr2187ih.xml 2009-05-18 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. 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