House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives

Full Committee

H.R. 3021, "21st Century High-Performing Public School Facilities Act" was ordered favorably reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 28-19.  Roll Call No. 9

Opening Statement of Senior Republican Member McKeon

Press Release

Republican Amendments Offered:

• Amendment offered by Mr. McKeon.  Roll Call No. 1
• Amendment offered by Mr. Castle.  Roll Call No. 2
• Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop of Utah.  Roll Call No. 3
• Amendment offered by Mr. Kline and ruled not germane. 
  •  Vote to appeal the ruling of the Chair on the Kline Amendment - Roll Call No. 4
• Amendment offered by Mr. Price.  Roll Call No. 5
• Amendment offered by Mr. Price.  Roll Call No. 6
• Amendment offered by Mr. Ehlers.  Roll Call No. 7
• Amendment offered by Mr. David Davis of TN and ruled not germane. 
  • Vote to appeal the ruling of the Chair on the Davis Amendment - Roll Call No. 8

Materials Submitted for the Record:

• Letter submitted by Mr. McKeon from Secretary Margaret Spellings (dated April 29, 2008)
• Letter submitted by Mr. McKeon (dated February 12, 2008)

Related Materials:

• Full Committee Hearing on "Modern Public School Facilities: Investing in the Future" (February 13, 2008).  Printed Hearing:  Serial No. 110-78 
• Press Release: Federal School Construction Mandate Poses Serious Risks, New Congressional Analysis Finds (April 29, 2008)
• Education and Labor Committee Republican Staff Report:  "It Doesn't Add Up:  The Dangers of a Federal School Construction Mandate" (April 29, 2008)
• Committee Report (House Report 110-623)
• Dear Colleague:  Support Local Control of Education; Oppose a New Federal School Construction Program (May 8, 2008) 
• Press Release:  Democrats Choose Green School Building Boondoggle Over Programs for Disadvantaged Children or Helping Schools with Energy Costs (June 4, 2008)