Rules Resource for H.R. 2578 – Conservation and Economic Growth Act

Summary

H.R. 2578 combines fourteen Natural Resources Committee bills that will create new American jobs, grow the economy, protect the environment and promote development of renewable hydropower.

Type of Rule

Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 2578. Reported by a vote of 7 yeas to 3 nays.

Amendments

H.R. 2578

Republican

Democratic

Bipartisan

Submitted

5

6

1

Withdrawn

1

1

0

Made in Order

3

4

0

 

Other Elements of the Rule

  • Provides 90 minutes of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 7 amendments made in order.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Bishop/Slaughter

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be on the floor: June 19, 2012