[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [House] [Page 23067] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]ANNOUNCEMENT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING SUBMISSION OF AMENDMENTS ON H.R. 2723 REGARDING MANAGED CARE PLANS AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGE (Mr. SESSIONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. SESSIONS (during the special order of Mr. Pallone). Madam Speaker, this afternoon a ``Dear Colleague'' letter was sent to all Members informing them that the Committee on Rules is expected to meet the week of October 4, 1999, to grant a rule which may restrict amendments for consideration of H.R. 2723, a bill regarding managed care plans and other health care coverage. Any Member contemplating an amendment to H.R. 2723 should submit 55 copies of the amendment and a brief explanation to the Committee on Rules no later than 3 o'clock p.m. on Friday, October 1. The Committee on Rules office is located in H-312 in the Capitol. Members should use the Office of Legislative Counsel to ensure that their amendments are properly drafted and should check with the Office of the Parliamentarian to be certain their amendments comply with the rules of the House. ____________________