[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 21426]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3221, NEW DIRECTION FOR 
  ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

  (Ms. SLAUGHTER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, the Rules Committee is expected to meet 
Thursday, August 2, to grant a rule which may structure the amendment 
process for floor consideration of H.R. 3221, the New Direction for 
Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act.
  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 5 p.m. on 
Wednesday, August 1. Members are strongly advised to adhere to the 
amendment deadline to ensure the amendments receive consideration.
  Amendments should be drafted to the bill as introduced. A copy of the 
bill is posted on the Web site of the Rules Committee.
  Amendments should be drafted by the 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 strongly 
encouraged to submit their amendments to the Congressional Budget 
Office for analysis regarding possible PAYGO violations.

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