Rules Resource for H.R. 4310 – National Defense Authorization Act for FY '13 (Amendments)
Summary
H.R. 4310 authorizes funding for National Defense at $554.2 billion for the base budget, and $88.5 billion for overseas contingency operations.
Type of Rule
Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for further consideration of H.R. 4310.
Amendments
H.R. 4310 | Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan |
Submitted | 73 | 127 | 41 |
Withdrawn | 8 | 10 | 2 |
Made in Order | 49 | 64 | 29 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Provides the Committee on Armed Services "en bloc" authority to group together non-controversial amendments.
- Provides that amendments will be debated for 10 minutes each, except for Lee # 158 (Afghanistan withdrawal), which will be debatable for 20 minutes.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Bishop/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and bills are expected to be on the floor: May 17 and 18, 2012.