Bill > HRes743

This Resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 5055, a bill that appropriates funds for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. It allows the Speaker to bring the bill to the floor for debate and amendment, waiving certain procedural objections that could delay or block its consideration. Specifically, it limits general debate to one hour, with amendments to be debated for ten minutes each, and allows for a limited number of "pro forma" amendments, which are often used for procedural purposes. The resolution also designates a specific section of H.R. 5055 as a "spending reduction account" for the purposes of another House rule (House Resolution 5) and exempts the consideration of H.R. 5055 from a specific provision in Senate Concurrent Resolution 11. Ultimately, this resolution aims to streamline the legislative process for this important appropriations bill.