H.Res. 480 – Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for m…

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Introduced in House

June 12, 2007

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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-189, by Mr. Welch (VT).

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June 13, 2007

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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2642 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.

June 13, 2007 • 2:08 AM

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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.

June 13, 2007

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Rep. Peter WelchD-VT · Jun 15, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that (1) it be in order at any time for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that

(1) it be in order at any time for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, which shall proceed according to the following order:

The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with.

All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.

General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed 1 hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.

After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.

Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill may be offered except:

Pro forma amendments offered at any point in the reading by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees for the purpose of debate;

An amendment by Mr. Hayes regarding funding for BRAC 2005;

An amendment by Mr. Blumenauer or Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida regarding funding for BRAC 1990;

An amendment by Mr. Price of Georgia regarding funding for VA medical services;

An amendment by Mr. Franks of Arizona regarding the conduct of studies of missile defense;

An amendment by Mrs. Capito regarding the submission of a report on the implementation of the Office of Rural Health;

An amendment by Mr. Garrett of New Jersey regarding funding for extended care facilities;

An amendment by Mrs. Drake regarding a report on pending disability benefit claims;

An amendment by Mr. Brown of South Carolina regarding a report on

Rep. David DreierR-CA-26 · Jun 15, 2007

Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I rise to congratulate my very good friend from Vermont for moving through this so expeditiously. I want to say we are very supportive of moving ahead with…

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Reported in HouseIssued June 13, 2007

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House Calendar No. 75

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 480

[Report No. 110–189]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 13 (legislative day, June 12), 2007

Mr. Welch of Vermont, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

RESOLUTION

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. When the committee rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

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During consideration in the House of H.R. 2642 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

June 13 (legislative day, June 12), 2007

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed