[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 63 (Thursday, April 19, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H3672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1332, SMALL BUSINESS 
                    LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007

  (Mr. WELCH of Vermont asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Mr. Speaker, the Rules Committee is expected to 
meet the week of April 23 to grant a rule which may structure the 
amendment process for floor consideration H.R. 1332, the Small Business 
Lending Improvements Act of 2007.
  Members who wish to offer an amendment to this bill should submit 30 
copies of the amendment and a brief description of the amendment to the 
Rules Committee in H-312 in the Capitol, no later than 3 p.m. on 
Monday, April 23. Members are strongly advised to adhere to the noticed 
amendment deadline to ensure amendments receive consideration.
  Amendments should be drafted to the bill as ordered reported by the 
Committee on Small Business. A copy of that bill will be posted on the 
Web site of the Rules Committee.
  Amendments should be drafted by legislative counsel and also should 
be reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentarian to be sure that the 
amendments comply with the rules of House. Members are also strongly 
encouraged to submit their amendments to the Congressional Budget 
Office for analysis regarding possible PAYGO violations.

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