Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722                 Oversight and Government Reform    

Telework Improvements Act of 2010

The Committee granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2010.  The rule makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722.  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 Oversight and Government Reform.  The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.  The rule provides that the Senate amendment shall be considered as read.  Finally, the rule authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of November 19, 2010. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration under suspension of the rules pursuant to this rule.