Republican Leaders Agree to Pass a Version of Senate Extender Legislation

Leadership aides inside the House of Representatives have told media outlets that the chamber will take up, and presumably pass, a version of the Senate payroll tax-Medicare extender legislation.  The measure, almost identical to a Senate passed resolution, will extend vital rural provisions for two months while congressional leaders work out a compromise for a year long measure.  The measure will be slightly modified from the Senate passed measure to allow implementation of the short term tax provisions by payroll companies. The measure is contingent on support by members of the caucus but is expected to pass. Please continue to monitor this blog, NRHA's Facebook page, and NRHA’s congressional action kit for a full list of expiring provisions, updates and developments throughout the evening.