Rules Resource for H.R. 1633 – Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
Summary
H.R. 1633 would prevent the EPA from revising standards on coarse particulate matter for one year and would exclude the dust produced by farm operations – referred to as “nuisance dust” – from regulation under the Clean Air Act.
Type of Rule
Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 1633. Reported by a vote of 7 yeas to 4 nays.
Amendments
Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan | |
Submitted | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Withdrawn | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Made in Order | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 8 amendments made in order.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Webster/Polis
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: December 8, 2011