Rules Wrap-Up: H.R. 1947 - Farm Bill (Amendments)

House of Representatives Committee on Rules sent this bulletin at 06/19/2013 12:03 AM EDT
Rules WrapDashUp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 19, 2013

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H.R. 1947 – Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013

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Bill Summary

H.R. 1947 provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. 
Type of Rule

Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for further consideration of H.R. 1947. Reported by voice vote.
Amendments

H.R. 1947

Republican

Democratic

Bipartisan

Submitted

90

101

39

Withdrawn

6

3

1

Made in Order

50

35

18
Other Elements of the Rule
  • Provides that it shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Agriculture or his designee to offer amendments en bloc. 
  • Provides 10 minutes of debate for each amendment made in order, except for McGovern #146, Royce #55, Kind #149, Pitts #13, and Goodlatte #194, which will be debatable for 20 minutes. 
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Sessions/McGovern
Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be on the floor: June 19 and 20, 2013.