Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016.

Bill 114 H.Res. 653, titled "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act," focuses on changing the way the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) handles mergers. The bill proposes that the FTC should only have authority over mergers under the Clayton Act and should follow the same procedures as the Attorney General when exercising this authority.

The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process of reviewing and approving mergers by consolidating the authority under the Clayton Act and ensuring that the FTC follows the same procedures as the Attorney General. This is aimed at creating a more efficient and consistent approach to regulating mergers and acquisitions.

The bill also outlines specific proceedings that are to take place during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016. These proceedings are likely related to the implementation and enforcement of the proposed changes to the FTC's authority over mergers. Overall, Bill 114 H.Res. 653 seeks to reform the way the FTC handles mergers by limiting its authority to the Clayton Act and aligning its procedures with those of the Attorney General. This bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the merger review process within the FTC.