H.R. 2838 authorizes funding for the Coast Guard in fiscal years 2012 through 2015. The bill also authorizes funds for the Federal Maritime Commission in each of the fiscal years 2012-2015, and makes changes to current law affecting marine safety, marine transportation system, and the authorities of the Coast Guard.
Rules Resource for H.R. 2838 – Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011
Summary
Type of Rule
Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 2838. Reported by a vote of 8 yeas to 4 nays.
Amendments
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Republican
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Democratic
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Bipartisan
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Submitted
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11
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22
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1
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Withdrawn
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2 |
0
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0 |
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Made in Order
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7 |
10
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1
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Other Elements of the Rule
- Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 18 amendments made in order.
- Provides that the chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee may offer amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc are debatable for 10 minutes.
- The rule provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of November 4, 2011, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure addressing the applicability of the coastwise trade laws.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Webster/Slaughter
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: November 4, 2011.