Special Rules and Waivers of House Rules (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Nov. 17, 2010 |
| Report Number |
98-433 |
| Authors |
Megan Suzanne Lynch, Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
A special rule is a House resolution intended to regulate floor consideration of a specific legislative measure named in the resolution. The requirements prescribed by a special rule can supersede the standing rules of the House (as well as rulemaking provisions in statutes such as the Congressional Budget Act), but only in application to the measure named. Special rules have two key functions: (1) to enable the House to consider a specified measure, and (2) to establish specified terms for considering it. Waivers are one aspect of this second function. For more information on legislative process, see http://www.crs.gov/¿products/¿guides/¿guidehome.shtml.
