H.RES.239: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to improve the capacity of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System lands and Bureau of Land Managem

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-109, by Mr. Hastings (WA).

Rule provides for one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Rule provides that the amendment printed in part A of (H.Rept. 108-109) shall be considered as adopted. Makes in order the amendment printed in part B of (H. Rept. 108-109) if offered by Representative George Miller of California or his designee, which shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. The rule waives all points of order against the amendment printed in part B of the report.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 239.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 179 (Roll no. 195).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.