Bill > HRes38

This Resolution sets the rules for debating and voting on two separate bills in the House of Representatives. First, it allows for consideration of H.R. 161, a bill aimed at speeding up the process for obtaining all necessary federal licenses, permits, and approvals for natural gas pipeline projects, from their initial location selection (siting) through construction, expansion, or operation. This means any procedural objections that would normally block a bill from being considered are waived, and debate is limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority party leaders on the Energy and Commerce Committee, with one final chance to send the bill back for changes. Second, the Resolution allows for consideration of H.R. 36, a bill that amends a section of federal law (title 18, United States Code) to protect unborn children who are capable of feeling pain. Similar to the first bill, all procedural objections to considering H.R. 36 are waived, debate is limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority party leaders on the Judiciary Committee, and there is one motion to recommit allowed before a final vote.