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This Resolution establishes the rules for considering two important bills in the House of Representatives: H.B. 2028, which makes appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and H.B. 2029, which does the same for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It outlines that the Speaker can bring these bills to the floor for consideration, waiving certain procedural objections and limiting general debate to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority parties. Amendments will be debated for 10 minutes each, with specific rules for "pro forma" amendments, which are essentially procedural amendments used for debate. The Resolution also addresses proceedings during a specific period from May 4 to May 11, 2015, allowing the Speaker to adjourn the House and appoint members to perform the duties of the Chair. The "five-minute rule" refers to a procedure where amendments are offered and debated for a limited time. "Appropriations" are funds allocated by Congress for government spending.