Bill > HRes961

This Resolution establishes the rules for considering two important bills in the House of Representatives: H.R. 6157, which makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and H.R. 2083, which aims to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other species. For H.R. 6157, the Resolution allows the Speaker to bring the bill to the floor for debate and amendment, with specific time limits and restrictions on what amendments can be offered, waiving most points of order that could prevent its consideration or amendment, except for a specific section related to budget control. Similarly, for H.R. 2083, the Resolution sets forth rules for its consideration, including debate time and amendment procedures, also waiving most points of order to facilitate its progress. The Resolution also includes provisions for pro forma amendments, which are amendments offered for the purpose of debate, and waives certain budget-related points of order for H.R. 6157, while also laying another House Resolution (H. Res. 952) on the table.