/  Rules Resource for H.R. 471 - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act

Rules Resource for H.R. 471 - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act

Summary

Reauthorizes for five years and makes improvements to the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides eligible low-income District parents with increased education options for their children who are attending under-performing DC public schools.

Type of Rule

Structured rule for consideration of the H.R. 471. Reported by a vote of 7/2

Amendments

 

H.R. 471
Republican
Democratic
Bipartisan
Submitted
0
1
0
Withdrawn
0
0
0
Made in Order
0
1
0

 

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 Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Provides 40 minutes of debate on the Norton (DC) amendment equally divided and controlled between the proponent and an opponent.
  • Offers one motion to recommitt with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Bishop/Hastings 

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: March 30, 2011.