Bill Summaries

H.J.Res 118: This resolution expresses Congress’ disapproval of the Obama Administration’s regulatory effort that will weaken welfare reform and prevents the Obama Administration from implementing its plan to waive the work requirements of the 1996 welfare reform law. 

H.R. 3409: This bill consists of the text of H.R. 3409 as ordered reported by the Committee on Natural Resources; H.R. 910, H.R. 2401, and H.R. 2273 as passed the House, along with changes recommended by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and H.R. 2018 as passed the House.

Type of Rule

Amendments

Other Elements of the Rule

Debate time:

o H.J.Res. 118: Provides one hour of general debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

o H.R. 3409: Provides one hour of general debate with 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 20 minutes 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 13 amendments made in order.

• Provides each measure a motion to recommit with or without instructions.

• Floor Managers: Bishop/Slaughter

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bills are expected to be debated on the floor: September 20 – 21, 2012.