Instructed by veteran House staffers, this course covers the basics of House procedure. Sessions cover the history and function of the House Rules Committee, the role of staff and Members on the House floor, an overview of germaneness, and the various procedural motions offered to the minority. This course is perfect for a new House staffer, policy organization staffer, or a veteran looking for a refresher.
House Floor, Committee of the Whole and the House, House calendars, and the discharge calendar
Overview of important House rules, Rules Committee, reading rules, and types of rules
Drafting and considering amendments, germaness as a concept, resolving differences between the House and Senate
Means of delay or protest, motions to recommit and case studies