Special Rules Reported (providing for consideration of legislation on the House floor) What is a Special Rule? Categories of Special Rules Floor Process for a Special Rule Functions/Features of a Special Rule H. Res. 861 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 1350 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 - CONFERENCE REPORT H. Res. 859 - Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules H. Res. 860 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee S. 2986 - A bill to increase the public debt H. Res. 846 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 4200 - Department of Defense Authorization Act, FY 2005 - CONFERENCE REPORT H. Res.834 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H. Res. 833 - Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules H. Res.832 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 4520 - American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 - CONFERENCE REPORT H. Res. 831 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 10 - 9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT H. Res. 828 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H. Res. 829 - Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules H.R. 5212 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, for additional disaster assistance relating to storm damage, and for other purposes. H.R. 4850 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 (Conference Report ) H.R. 5107 - Justice for All Act of 2004 S. 878 - A bill to create additional Federal court judgeships H.R. 5183 - Surface Transportation Act of 2004 Part V H.Res.807- Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 3193 - District of Columbia Personal Protection Act H.J. Res. 106 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Marriage H.J. Res. 107 - Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes H.R. 1308 - Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1308 - The Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 H.Res.785- Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 2028 - Pledge Protection Act of 2004 H.Res.780- Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 5025 - Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4571 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2004 H.R. 5006 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4842 - United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act H.Res. 739 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.Res. 740 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 4613 - Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 4613 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 3313 - MARRIAGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2004 H.Res. 731 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 4837 - Military Construction Appropriations, 2005 H.R. 2443 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 - CONFERENCE REPORT H.R. 3574 - Stock Option Accounting Reform Act H.R. 4850 - District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4818 - Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4759 - United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 4766 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 2828 - Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act H.R. 4755 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 3598 - Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2004 H.R. 4754 - Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4614 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005 H.Res. 693 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 4663 - Spending Control Act of 2004 H.R. 4548 - Intelligence Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2005 H.R. 4613 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4520 - American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 H.R. 4568 - Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4567 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2005 H.R. 4513 - Renewable Energy Project Siting Improvement Act of 2004 and H.R. 4529 - Arctic Coastal Plain & Surface Mining Improvement Act of 2004 H.R. 4503 - Energy Policy Act of 2004 and H.R. 4517 - United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004 H.R. 444 - Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003 H.J. Res. 83 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives H.R. 4200 - National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2005 Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 95 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2005 H.R. 2728 - Occupational Safety and Health Small Business in Court Act of 2004, and H.R. 2729 - Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act of 2004, and H.R. 2730 - Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act, and H.R. 2731 - Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act of 2004, and H.R. 2432 - Paperwork and Regulatory Improvements Act of 2004 H.R. 4359 - Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004 H.R. 4279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and H.R. 4280 - Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004, and H.R. 4281 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2004 H.R. 4275 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracket H.Res. 627 - Deploring the abuse of persons in the United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their detention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift justice any member of the Armed Forces who has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appreciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes H.R. 4227 - Middle-Class Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2004 H.R. 4181 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns H.R. 2844 - Continuity in Representation Act of 2004 H.Res. 592 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H. R. 3550 – Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users H. Res. 581 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States H.R. 3966 - ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004 H. Con. Res. 393 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, Fiscal Year 2005 H.R. 1375 - Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003 H. Res. 557 - Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces H.R. 3717 - Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 H.R. 339 - Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act H.R. 1561 - U.S. Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act of 2003 H.R. 3752 - Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 H.Res. 536 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions reported by the Rules Committee H.R. 1997 - Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 H.R. 743 - Social Security Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 3030 - Improving the Community Service Block Grant Act of 2003 S.1920 - To extend for six months the period which chapter 12 of title 11 of United States Code is reenacted S.610 - NASA Workforce Flexibility Act of 2003   ARCHIVED SPECIAL RULES