Rules Resource for H.R. 2017 – Department of Homeland Security Act, 2012

Summary

Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012

Type of Rule

Open rule (allowing any member to offer any germane amendment) for consideration of H.R. 2017. Reported by a vote of 9 yeas and 3 nays.

Amendments

Under an open rule, any amendment that complies with the rules of the House may be offered.

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 Appropriations.
  • Contains a provision setting in place the House-passed FY 2012 302 (a) spending levels and providing budget enforcement authority in the absence of a joint House/Senate budget resolution.
  • Authorizes the Chair to give priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Reed/Polis

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: June 1 and June 2, 2011.