Pro Codes Act Protecting And Enhancing Public Access To Codes Act

AI Summary

The Pro Codes Act aims to protect and enhance public access to building codes. It requires federal agencies to make these codes publicly available for free online, promoting safety and transparency in construction practices. This bill ensures that individuals, businesses, and communities have easy access to essential building standards without cost barriers.

• 2023-03-17: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

• 2023-07-19: the motion to favorably report was withdrawn by unanimous consent

• 2023-07-19: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2024-04-17: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 4.

• 2024-07-22: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-601.

• 2024-07-22: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501.

• 2024-07-22: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2024-07-22: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4658-4665; text: CR H4658-4660)

• 2024-07-22: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1631.

• 2024-07-22: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

• 2024-07-22: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708)

• 2024-07-22: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 127 (Roll no. 357).

• 2024-07-22: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 127 (Roll no. 357).