This bill authorizes the budget authority of the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy.
Rules Resource for H.R. 1540 - [Conference Report] National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Summary
Type of Rule
Conference report rule (waiving points of order). Reported by a vote of 8 yeas to 4 nays.
Amendments
Consistent with the conference report rule, no amendments are in order.
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate Time: Provides one hour of debate under the rule.
- Provides one motion to recommit if applicable.
- Provides suspension authority through the end of the first session of the 112th Congress.
- Authorizes the Speaker to manage the House floor during pro forma sessions.
- Floor Managers: Bishop/Hastings
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: December 14, 2011