AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION:
Substitute amendment to Goss amendment (A001) sought to retain Sec. 306 provisions that authorize establishment of a Commission on September 11 Government Preparedness and Performance to assess the performance of government agencies charged with the responsibility to prevent, prepare for, or respond to acts of terrorism up to and including the date of Sept. 11, 2001.

AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
An amendment to reduce the Presidential appointments to 2; to remove the Commission's ability to hold hearings and to administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it; to remove subpoena power; and to strike the requirement for termination of the Commission.

STATUS:

10/5/2001 10:49am:

Substitute (A002) offered by Ms. Pelosi to the Goss amendment (A001). (consideration: CR H6398-6403; text: CR H6398)

10/5/2001 11:33am:

On agreeing to the Pelosi amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.