Rules Resource for H R 4970 - VAWA Reauthorization & H.R. 4310 - General Debate for Defense Authorization

Summary

H.R. 4970: This bill reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs administered by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2013 through 2017.

H.R. 4310: This bill authorizes funding for National Defense at $554.2 billion for the base budget, and $88.5 billion for overseas contingency operations.

Type of Rule

Closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of H.R. 4970 and General Debate for H.R. 4310. Reported by a vote of 7 yeas to 2 nays.

Other Elements of the Rule

  • Debate Time: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • The rule also provides one hour of general debate for H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Foxx/Polis

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: May 16, 2012.