Bill Summary
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The JOBS Act is designed to help startups and entrepreneurs get off the ground, access investors and create jobs. There initiatives are supported by bipartisan members in the House and Senate, as well as the President’s Jobs Council and the business community. |
Type of Rule
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Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 3606. Reported by voice vote. |
Amendments
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| H.R. 3606 |
Republican
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Democratic
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Bipartisan
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Submitted
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5
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17
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3
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Withdrawn
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1 |
1
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0 |
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Made in Order
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3 |
13
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1
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Other Elements of the Rule
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- Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 17 amendments made in order.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Sessions/Polis
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Floor Action Expected
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The rule and the bill are expected to be on the floor: March 7 and 8, 2012.
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