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Jul 25, 2023 Press Release

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Good afternoon. Responsible governance is a core pillar of the Republican Commitment to America. Today, the Rules Committee will continue to deliver on that promise by ensuring fiscal responsibility and addressing executive agency abuses with three measures.

Jul 17, 2023 Press Release

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Good afternoon. Today’s hearing covers two items that are of vital importance to the American people.

Jul 11, 2023 Press Release

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Good afternoon. Our military stands as one of the greatest forces for good and freedom across the globe. Their role in America’s security—and the duty of Congress to provide for our common defense—is a constitutional imperative. It’s also why we are here today.

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Announcements

Apr 19, 2024 Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT

H.R. 6285 – Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023

Dear Colleague:                  

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of April 29th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 6285.

If a Member wishes to offer an amendment for consideration, they must submit a searchable electronic copy of the amendment, which should be provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel, via the Rules Committee’s website by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Please note that staff must be on the House network, either physically or remotely via virtual private network (VPN), in order to access the online submission form.

Members should draft their amendments to the text of H.R. 6285, which is available on the Rules Committee website.

Members should use the Office of Legislative Counsel to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. Members should check with the Office of the Parliamentarian and the Committee on the Budget to be certain their amendments comply with the rules of the House and the Congressional Budget Act. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Shepard of the Committee staff at Eric.Shepard@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.

Sincerely,

Michael Burgess

Chairman

House Committee on Rules

Apr 16, 2024 Announcement

The Committee has reconvened.


The Committee will reconvene at 11:10 PM ET.


The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.


The Committee on Rules will meet Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET in H-313, the Capitol on the following emergency measures:

  • H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8035 – Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8038 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Apr 17, 2024 Announcement

The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.


The Committee on Rules will meet Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET in H-313, the Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. 3602 – Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act [End the Border Catastrophe Act]

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