H.J.Res. 118-Congressional Disapproval of Waiver of Work Requirements & H.R. 3409-Stop the War on Coal Act

Summary

H.J.Res 118: This resolution expresses Congress’ disapproval of the Obama Administration’s regulatory effort that will weaken welfare reform and prevents the Obama Administration from implementing its plan to waive the work requirements of the 1996 welfare reform law.

H.R. 3409: This bill consists of the text of H.R. 3409 as ordered reported by the Committee on Natural Resources; H.R. 910, H.R. 2401, and H.R. 2273 as passed the House, along with changes recommended by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and H.R. 2018 as passed the House.

Type of Rule

Provides a closed rule for consideration of H.J.Res 118, and a structured rule for consideration of H.R. 3409. Reported by a vote of 8 yeas to 2 nays.

Amendments

H.R. 3409	Republican	Democratic	Bipartisan
Submitted	11	17	0
Withdrawn	1	0	0
Made in Order	7	6	0

Other Elements of the Rule

Debate time:

H.J.Res. 118: Provides one hour of general debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
H.R. 3409: Provides one hour of general debate with 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 13 amendments made in order.

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bills are expected to be debated on the floor: September 20 – 21, 2012.