Dear Colleague:

The Committee on Rules is expected to meet this week to report a rule governing floor consideration of H.R. 5175, the “Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act.”  The following deadline has been set for the submission of amendments:

Bill:   H.R. 5175, the “Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act”

Deadline:11:30 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Text for Drafting: Ordered reported from the Committee on House Administration as is posted on the Rules Committee website.

Submission Process: By the time of the above deadline:

1. Bring to the Rules Committee in H-312, The Capitol (a) 30 hard copies of the amendment, (b) a brief summary of the amendment, and (c) a completed log-in form (http://www.rules.house.gov/amend_login.pdf); AND

2. Submit an electronic copy of the amendment and summary via the Rules Committee web page (http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_form.asp).

Additional Information: Members are encouraged to have their amendments (1) reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentarian to be sure they comply with the rules of the House; and (2) reviewed by the Congressional Budget Office for compliance with the House paygo rule.  Amendments can be submitted to CBO by fax (6-1366) or by e-mail to Pete Fontaine (petef@cbo.gov, Cc: to terig@cbo.gov and darreny@cbo.gov).

If you have any questions, please contact Tony Abate or Sophie Hayford at extension 5-9091.

            Sincerely,

            /s

            Louise M. Slaughter