[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
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[H. Res. 562 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 562

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 11, 2017.
    Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to 
consider in the House the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower 
protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower 
protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal 
supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes. All 
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be 
considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on 
any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 
one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one 
motion to recommit.
    Sec. 2.  On any legislative day during the period from October 16, 2017, 
through October 20, 2017--
     (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered 
as approved; and
    (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date 
and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the 
Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.
    Sec. 3.  The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair 
for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as 
though under clause 8(a) of rule I.
    Sec. 4.  It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of October 
12, 2017, or October 13, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the 
House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his 
designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the 
designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.