[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 13, 2009)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D34-D35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
USE OF TARP FUNDS UNDER EESA
Committee on Financial Services: Met to discuss ``Priorities for the 
Next Administration: Use of TARP Funds under EESA.'' The following 
officials participated in the discussion: Donald L. Kohn, Vice 
Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System; and John F. 
Bovenzi, Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, FDIC; and 
non-governmental persons.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (CHIRPA) ACT OF 
2009
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for 
consideration of H.R. 2, the ``Children's Health Insurance Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2009,'' under a closed rule. The rule provides 
for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
  The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill 
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall 
be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the 
bill. This waiver does not affect the point of order available under 
clause 9 of rule XXI (regarding earmark disclosure). The rule provides 
one motion to recommit the bill with or without instructions. Testimony 
was heard from Representatives Pallone, Stark, Jackson-Lee (TX), Boren, 
Kissell, Deal (GA), Biggert, Gingrey (GA), Fortenberry, and Scalise.
TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for 
consideration of H.R. 384, the TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 
2009. The rule provides for two hours of general debate equally divided 
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Financial Services. The rule waives all points of order 
against consideration of the bill except those arising under

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clause 9 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the Committee of the Whole 
shall rise without motion after general debate and that no further 
consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent 
order of the House. Testimony was heard from Chairman Frank and 
Representative Bachus.

Joint Meetings
  No joint committee meetings were held.