Rules Resource for H.R. 10 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011

Summary

H.R 10 would amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.

Type of Rule

Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 10. Reported by a vote of 6 yeas to 4 nays .

Amendments

 


Republican
Democratic
Bipartisan
Submitted
4 
7
0
Withdrawn
 1 
 0 
 0
Made in Order
 2 
  5  
0

 

Other Elements of the Rule

 

  • Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 7 amendments made in order.
  • The Ryan amendment is self-executed into the bill to address CUTGO compliance.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Nugent/Slaughter

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: Next week.