H.RES.1344: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-479, by Mr. Perlmutter.

All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Science and Technology or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as described in clause 9 or rule XVIII).

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1344.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 259).

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