Rules Resource for H.R. 1173: Class Act Repeal

Summary

H.R. 1173 would repeal the CLASS (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports) program, which was enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Type of Rule

Modified open rule (requiring that amendments be pre-printed in the Congressional Record) for H.R. 1173. Reported by voice vote.

Amendments

Amendments must be pre-printed in the Congressional Record and are debatable under the five-minute rule. Members are advised to submit their amendments for printing by the end of the legislative day of Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

Other Elements of the Rule

 

  • Debate Time: Provides one hour of general debate on the bill, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Provides an overall three-hour limit on consideration of amendments.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Sessions/McGovern

Floor Action Expected

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