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Rules Resource for H.R. 662 – Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

Summary

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.

Type of Rule

Structured rule for consideration of the measure. Reported by a vote of 8 yeas and 4 nays.

Amendments

The Rule provides for a manager’s amendment, if offered by Chairman Mica (FL) making three technical corrections that Legislative Counsel suggested after the bill was reported by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Other Elements of the Rule
  • Debate Time: Provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  • Provides 10 minutes of debate on the Mica manager's amendment equally divided and controlled between the proponent and an opponent.

  • Waives all points of order against the amendment printed in the report

  • Provides one motion to recommit.

  • Floor Managers: Sessions/Hastings

Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: March 2, 2011