Announcements

Meeting Announcement for H.R. 7 and H.R. 1195

Apr 9, 2021 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT via Cisco Webex on the following measures:

  • H.R. 7—Paycheck Fairness Act
  • H.R. 1195—Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

 

**PLEASE NOTE:

  • This proceeding will be streamed live on rules.house.gov. Information will be provided separately to Members on how to join via the Cisco Webex platform.

  • Members intending to testify during this meeting should notify the Rules Committee of their interest in order to receive instructions on how to participate.

Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1195—Workplace Violence Prevention...

Apr 6, 2021 Announcement

April 6, 2021

AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR

H.R. 1195 – Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Dear Colleague:                  

        

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of April 12 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. 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. 1195, as reported by the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 also check with the Congressional Budget Office for a preliminary assessment of their amendments’ budgetary effects. Finally, 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 Delaney of the Committee staff at 202-225-9091.

 

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Chairman

Committee on Rules

Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 7—Paycheck Fairness Act

Apr 6, 2021 Announcement

April 6, 2021

AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR

H.R. 7 – Paycheck Fairness Act

Dear Colleague:                  

        

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of April 12 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. 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. 7, as reported by the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 also check with the Congressional Budget Office for a preliminary assessment of their amendments’ budgetary effects. Finally, 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 Lori Ismail of the Committee staff at 202-225-9091.

 

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Chairman

Committee on Rules

Hearing Announcement on Article I: Reforming the War Powers Resolution for the 21st Century

Mar 16, 2021 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT via Cisco Webex on the following:

 

**PLEASE NOTE:

  • This proceeding will be streamed live on rules.house.gov. Information will be provided separately to Members on how to join via the Cisco Webex platform.

  • Witnesses for this hearing will be by invitation only.

Meeting Announcement for Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Mar 12, 2021 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT via Cisco Webex on the following measures:

  • H.R. 1868—To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
  • H.R. 1620—Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • H.J. Res. 17—Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
  • H.R. 6—American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
  • H.R. 1603—Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

 

**PLEASE NOTE:

  • This proceeding will be streamed live on rules.house.gov. Information will be provided separately to Members on how to join via the Cisco Webex platform.

  • Members intending to testify during this meeting should notify the Rules Committee of their interest in order to receive instructions on how to participate.

Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1620—Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021

Mar 9, 2021 Announcement

March 9, 2021

AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR

H.R. 1620 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021

Dear Colleague:                  

        

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of March 15 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021. 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 Rules Committee Print 117-3, showing the text of H.R. 1620, as introduced, 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 also check with the Congressional Budget Office for a preliminary assessment of their amendments’ budgetary effects. Finally, 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 Rose Laughlin of the Committee staff at 202-225-9091.

 

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Chairman

Committee on Rules

Meeting Announcement for Senate amendment to H.R. 1319—American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Mar 9, 2021 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST via Cisco Webex on the following emergency measure:

 

**PLEASE NOTE:

  • This proceeding will be streamed live on rules.house.gov. Information will be provided separately to Members on how to join via the Cisco Webex platform.

  • Members intending to testify during this meeting should notify the Rules Committee of their interest in order to receive instructions on how to participate.

Meeting Announcement for H.R. 842, H.R. 8, and H.R. 1446

Mar 4, 2021 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM EST via Cisco Webex on the following measures:

  • H.R. 842—Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
  • H.R. 8—Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
  • H.R. 1446—Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021

 

**PLEASE NOTE:

  • This proceeding will be streamed live on rules.house.gov. Information will be provided separately to Members on how to join via the Cisco Webex platform.

  • Members intending to testify during this meeting should notify the Rules Committee of their interest in order to receive instructions on how to participate.

Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 8—Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

Mar 2, 2021 Announcement

March 2, 2021

AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR

H.R. 8 – Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

Dear Colleague:                  

        

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of March 8 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. 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. 8, as introduced, 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 also check with the Congressional Budget Office for a preliminary assessment of their amendments’ budgetary effects. Finally, 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 Rose Laughlin of the Committee staff at 202-225-9091.

 

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Chairman

Committee on Rules

Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1446—Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021

Mar 2, 2021 Announcement

March 2, 2021

AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR

H.R. 1446 – Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021

Dear Colleague:                  

        

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of March 8 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021.

Any Member wishing to offer an amendment 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. 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. 1446, as introduced, 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 also check with the Congressional Budget Office for a preliminary assessment of their amendments’ budgetary effects. Finally, 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 Rose Laughlin of the Committee staff at 202-225-9091.

 

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Chairman

Committee on Rules

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