Political Quotes

“H. Res. 742, the special order of business governing consideration of H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015, included a prophylactic waiver of points of order against its consideration, and it was described as such in House Report 114- 590. The waiver of all points of order now includes a waiver of clause 9 of rule XXI which requires the chair of each committee of initial referral to disclose a list of congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits to be printed in the Congressional Record prior to its consideration. However, it is important to note that one of the two committees of initial referral submitted the required statement and the second committee is expected to submit the required statement prior to the bill's consideration. The material previously referred to by Mr. Polis is as follows: An Amendment to H. Res. 742 Offered by Mr. Polis of Colorado At the end of the resolution, add the following new sections: Sec. 3. Immediately upon adoption of this resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5044) making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.…”