Number: 97-552
Title: The Discharge Rule in the House: Principal Features and Uses
Authors: Richard S. Beth, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The "discharge rule" of the House of Representatives allows a measure to come to the floor for consideration, even if the committee of referral does not report it and the leadership does not schedule it. The reasons and procedures for the rule are described in this report.
Pages: 6
Date: November 26, 2008