COMMITTEE ON RULES - Amendment Process for H.R. 2176 – To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community<br>H.R. 4115 – To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Jun 20, 2008

Amendment Process for H.R. 2176 – To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community
H.R. 4115 – To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

June 20, 2008

Dear Colleague:

The Rules Committee is expected to meet the week of June 23, 2008, to report a rule that may structure the amendment process for H.R. 2176, to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and H.R. 4115, to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The rule is expected to combine the reported texts of these two bills into a single text for consideration in the Rules Committee and on the House Floor.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment to H.R. 2176 and/or H.R. 4115 must do the following by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in order for the amendment to be considered by the Rules Committee :

Submit to the Rules Committee in room H-312 of the Capitol:

30 copies of the amendment
One copy of a brief (1-2 sentences) explanation of the amendment
A completed Log-in form (attached)

Submit an electronic copy of the amendment via the Committee’s web page (http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_form.asp). Electronic submission of an amendment is required in addition to physically filing the amendment with the Committee.
Amendments to either H.R. 2176 or H.R. 4115 should be drafted to the amendment in the nature of a substitute which reflects the combined texts of those two bills as reported by the Committee on Natural Resources on March 6, 2008. The combined text will be available on the Rules Committee website later today. (www.rules.house.gov).

Members are strongly advised to adhere to the amendment deadline to ensure the amendments receive consideration. Amendments should be drafted by Legislative Counsel and also should be reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentarian to be sure that the amendments comply with the rules of the House. Members are also strongly encouraged to submit their amendments by fax (6-1366) or by email (petef@cbo.gov) to Pete Fontaine at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for analysis regarding possible violations of Clause 10 of Rule XXI (PAYGO).

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

Sincerely,

Louise M. Slaughter

Chairwoman