Dear Colleague:       

The Committee on Rules is expected to meet next week to report a rule governing floor consideration of H.R. 5822, the “Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011.”  The following deadline has been set for the submission of amendments:

Bill:                              H.R. 5822, the “Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011”

Deadline:                    5:00PM, Monday, July 26, 2010

Text for Drafting: Reported from the Committee on Appropriations 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 Janet Airis and Jodi Capps (Janet.Airis@cbo.gov and Jodi.Capps@cbo.gov).    

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

            Sincerely,

            /s

            Louise M. Slaughter