Rules Resource for H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011
Summary
H.R. 3630 would extend current payroll tax relief, protect Social Security, reform and extend unemployment insurance, and extend pro-growth tax relief for businesses of all sizes – while also advancing several bipartisan measures that will directly support the creation of private-sector jobs, including the Keystone XL energy pipeline.
Type of Rule
Closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of the measure. Reported by a vote of 7 yeas and 3 nays.
Amendments
No amendments were made in order.
Other Elements of the Rule
Debate Time: Provides 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Floor Managers: Dreier/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: December 13, 2011