Rules Resources

Rules Resource for H.R. 3523 – Cybersecurity & H.R. 4628 - Student Loans

April 25, 2012

 

Bill Summaries

H.R. 3523: This bill provides for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cyber security entities.

H.R. 4628: This bill extends student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans for an additional year.

Type of Rule

The rule provides for consideration of two measures: a structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 3523 and a closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of H.R. 4628. Reported by voice vote.

Amendments

 H.R. 3523
Republican
Democratic
Bipartisan
Submitted
12 
21
10
Withdrawn
2
0
Made in Order
4
  4 

Other Elements of the Rule

  • Debate Time:

o H.R. 3523: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

o H.R 4628: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  • Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 16 amendments made in order.
  • Provides suspension authority on April 26 and 27, 2012 for consideration of certain measures related to cybersecurity.
  • Provides each measure a motion to recommit.
  • Floor Managers: Nugent/Polis

Floor Action Expected

The rule and bills are expected to be on the floor: April 26 and 27, 2012.