Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4715) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1248

Bill H.Res. 1248 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering a specific bill in the US Congress. The bill in question is H.R. 4715, which aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to reauthorize the National Estuary Program. This program focuses on protecting and restoring estuaries, which are important ecosystems where rivers meet the sea.

The resolution waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII, which pertains to the reporting of certain resolutions from the Committee on Rules. This waiver allows for expedited consideration of the resolutions in question.

Additionally, the resolution provides for the consideration of motions to suspend the rules. This means that members of Congress can propose suspending certain rules in order to expedite the legislative process. Overall, Bill H.Res. 1248 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for considering H.R. 4715, a bill that aims to reauthorize the National Estuary Program and make amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1248

Bill HRES 1248 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2010. Bill HRES 1248 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2010. Bill HRES 1248's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of April 15, 2010