The House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will meet in open markup session to mark up the following bill:

• H.R. 2499 (Pierluisi): To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. "Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009"

Subject:
House Natural Resources Committee
Full Committee Markup

When:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:
Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building

COMMITTEE ACTION

The Committee on Natural Resources met in open markup session on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, and considered the following bill:

H.R. 2499 (Pierluisi), To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. "Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009"

An amendment offered by Mr. Brown, SC was AGREED TO by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.

An amendment offered by Mr. Chaffetz was AGREED TO by voice vote.

An amendment offered by Mr. Chaffetz #2 was NOT AGREED TO by voice vote.

An amendment offered by Mr. Broun, GA was NOT AGREED TO by a roll call vote of 13 yeas and 24 nays.

Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by a roll call vote of 30 yeas and 8 nays.