Rules Resource for H.R. 2219 - Department of Defense Appropriations, 2012
Summary
Makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. The bill provides $530 billion in regular discretionary spending, which is $8.9 billion below the President’s request, and $118.7 billion in emergency spending for overseas contingency operations.
Type of Rule
Open rule (allowing any member to offer any germane amendment) for consideration of H.R. 2219. Reported by voice vote.
Amendments
Under an open rule, any amendment that complies with the rules of the House may be offered.
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate Time: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
- Authorizes the Chair to give priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
- Provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Nugent/Hastings
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: Tomorrow and Friday