Rules Resources

Rules Resource for H.R. 5326 – Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2013

May 7, 2012

 

Bill Summary

H.R. 5326 makes appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

Type of Rule

Open rule (allowing any member to offer any germane amendment) for consideration of H.R. 5326. Reported by voice vote.

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: Woodall/Hastings

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: May 8 and 9, 2012.