Rules Committee Crafts Closed Rule on HR 2353

This evening, as part of a three bill rulemaking process the House Rules Committee established a closed rule for the consideration of HR 2353, the short term extension of Highway Fund based spending through July 31^st, 2015. The bill also extends the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund and the Hazardous Materials Training Grants at the current rate through the same date.

There will be one hour of debate on the bill and no amendments. There is every chance that the bill will be passed tomorrow.