[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 131 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H10164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1852, EXPANDING AMERICAN 
                       HOMEOWNERSHIP ACT OF 2007

  (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, the Rules Committee is expected to meet on 
Monday, September 10, to report a rule that may structure the amendment 
process for floor consideration of H.R. 1852, the Expanding American 
Homeownership Act of 2007.
  Members who wish to offer an amendment to this bill must 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 11 a.m. on 
Monday, September 10. Members are strongly advised to adhere to the 
amendment deadline to ensure that amendments receive consideration.
  Amendments must be drafted to the bill as reported by the Committee 
on Financial Services on June 28, 2007. The text of the bill is posted 
on the Rules Committee Web site. 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 
the 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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