Bill Summaries

H.J. Res 66: This legislation is a net tax cut that will provide much-needed certainty to families and job creators by making permanent current tax rates. Importantly, it also prevents the President from getting a $4.6 trillion in higher taxes for free on January 1.

H.R. 6684: This legislation combines the work of six authorizing committees to address the impending sequestration and reduce the deficit.
 

Type of Rule

H.R. 6684: The rule also provides a closed rule for H.R. 6684.

Other Elements of the Rule

• Debate Time:

o H.J.Res 66: The rule provides one hour of debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

o H.R. 6684: The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees.

• Provides one motion to recommit for H.R. 6684

• Floor Managers: Dreier/TBD

Floor Action Expected

The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: December 20, 2012.