H.R. 2584 makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
Rules Resource for H.R. 2584 – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Summary
Type of Rule
Open rule (allowing any member to offer any germane amendment) for consideration of H.R. 2584. Reported by a vote of 7 yeas and 4 nays.
Amendments
Under an open rule, any amendment that complies with the rules of the House may be offered on the floor.
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.
- 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: Bishop/Slaughter
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: Week of July 25, 2011