Bill > HRes717

This Resolution establishes the rules for considering three important pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives. First, it sets the terms for debating and amending H.R. 5856, a bill that appropriates funds for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, allowing for one hour of general debate and then consideration of amendments under the "five-minute rule," which limits debate on each amendment. Second, it outlines similar procedures for H.R. 6020, a bill making appropriations for financial services and general government for the same fiscal year. Finally, it provides for the consideration of a conference report, which is a final agreement reached by a committee of both the House and Senate, for H.R. 4348, a bill that extends federal funding for highway and related programs, allowing for one hour of debate and a potential motion to recommit. The Resolution also waives certain procedural rules to expedite the consideration of these measures, including allowing the Speaker to consider motions to suspend the rules for measures addressing expiring laws and corrections to H.R. 4348, and waiving the requirement for a two-thirds vote for certain reports from the Committee on Rules.