SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010)

The Committee granted, by a vote of 6-2, a rule providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010).  The rule makes in order a motion offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965 with the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report.  The rule provides one hour of debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees.   The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.  The rule provides that the Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read.