January 9, 2009

Dear Colleague:

The Committee on Rules is expected to meet the week of January 12, 2009 to report a rule that may structure the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 384, the TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment to H.R. 384 must do the following by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in order for the amendment to be considered by the Rules Committee :

• Submit to the Rules Committee in room H-312 of the Capitol:

• 30 copies of the amendment
• One copy of a brief (1-2 sentences) explanation of the amendment
• A completed Log-in form (reverse side of this document)
• Submit an electronic copy of the amendment via the Committee’s web page (http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_form.asp). Electronic submission of an amendment is required in addition to physically filing the amendment with the Committee.
• The amendment must be drafted to the bill as introduced on January 9, 2009.  The text is available on the Rules Committee website (www.rules.house.gov).
  

       Members are strongly advised to adhere to the amendment deadline to ensure the amendments receive consideration. Amendments should be drafted by Legislative Counsel and also should be reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentarian to be sure that the amendments comply with the rules of the House.  Members are also strongly encouraged to submit their amendments by fax (6-1366) or by email to Pete Fontaine (petef@cbo.gov, cc: to terig@cbo.gov and darreny@cbo.gov) at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for analysis regarding possible violations of Clause 10 of Rule XXI (PAYGO).

If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Winzeler at extension 5-9091.

Sincerely,

Louise M. Slaughter

Chairwoman