Bill > HRes594

This Resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 3700, a bill aimed at improving housing opportunities by updating existing housing programs. It allows the Speaker to bring the bill to the floor for debate and amendment, waiving all objections to its consideration. The resolution limits general debate to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority parties on the Financial Services Committee. It also establishes a specific process for amendments, allowing for a substitute amendment (a revised version of the bill) and then further amendments to that substitute, with strict limitations on which amendments can be offered, by whom, and how long they can be debated. Importantly, all points of order, which are procedural objections that can stop a bill or amendment, are waived for the bill itself, the substitute amendment, and the specific amendments allowed by the Rules Committee. Finally, after amendments are considered, the bill will be sent back to the full House for a final vote, with only one opportunity for a motion to recommit (send the bill back to committee for further action).