Steve Stivers: “On Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule for two bills--H.R. 2262, the SPACE Act of 2015, and H.R. 880…”

“On Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule for two bills--H.R. 2262, the SPACE Act of 2015, and H.R. 880, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015. House Resolution 273 provides for a structured rule for the consideration of H.R. 2262 and a closed rule for the consideration of H.R. 880. The resolution provides for 1 hour of debate, equally divided between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for H.R. 2262, and 1 hour of debate, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, for H.R. 880. The resolution also provides for the consideration of seven amendments to H.R. 2262, and it provides for a motion to recommit for each bill. In addition, the rule provides for the normal recess authorities to allow the chair to manage pro forma sessions; it provides for the Committee on Appropriations to have the opportunity to file reports during the district work period; and it provides for suspension authority for Thursday to provide flexibility on the last day prior to the district work period. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the resolution and the underlying legislation. Both of these bills represent critical investments in science and technological innovation.…”