A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 8757. A bill authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control and navigation.

Directs that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8757) authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in comprehensive river basin plans for floor control, navigation, and for other purposes. Provides that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Public Works, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Requires that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. Directs that after the passage of H.R. 8757, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 2270 and to consider such Senate bill in the House.