Bill > HRes492

This Resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider a bill, specifically H.R. 899, which aims to create stronger protections against the imposition of Federal mandates. A Federal mandate is a requirement imposed by the federal government on state, local, or tribal governments, or on private entities, often without providing the necessary funding. The resolution allows the Speaker of the House to bring the bill to the floor for debate and amendment. It waives certain procedural rules, meaning that objections to considering the bill or its provisions will be disregarded. Debate on the bill will be limited to one hour, equally split between the majority and minority parties on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. After this general debate, amendments can be offered under a specific procedure called the "five-minute rule," where amendments must be pre-printed in a report from the Committee on Rules, offered by a designated Member, and will have limited debate time without further amendment. Finally, after all amendments are considered, the bill will be voted on for final passage, with only one opportunity for a motion to recommit the bill back to committee.