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This Resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider a bill, specifically S. 47, which aims to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a landmark piece of legislation that provides funding and legal protections to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This Resolution essentially streamlines the process by waiving all objections (points of order) that could prevent the bill from being considered or debated, allowing it to be considered as if it were already read. It also limits debate to one hour, equally split between the Majority and Minority Leaders, and allows for a specific amendment to be offered and debated for 20 minutes. Finally, it permits one final motion to send the bill back to committee, with or without instructions, before a final vote.