Press Releases 112th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) issued the following statement today on the passing of Judge Robert Bork:
“I am deeply saddened by the news of Judge Robert Bork’s passing. Not only was Judge Bork one of America’s great legal minds, but he was also a tremendous public servant. Judge Bork built a reputation as a conservative icon due to his work in politics, his impressive jurisprudence on the bench, and his impeccable scholarship and academic pursuits. His leadership will be missed.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) made the following statement today regarding the appointment of Rules Committee member, Congressman Tim Scott, to the United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), House Rules Committee Chairman designate, announced three additions to the Rules Committee’s Majority staff today.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) praised Speaker Boehner’s selection of Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) as the next Chairman of the House Rules Committee:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, praised today's passage of H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012, in the House of Representatives. This Dreier-sponsored legislation will help strengthen the American economy and restore tax fairness by providing a fast-track process to enact comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform in 2013.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee along with Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI), introduced H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012. This legislation will provide a clear pathway to comprehensive tax reforms in 2013. By implementing expedited procedures, this bill will enable lawmakers in both the House and Senate to overcome multiple technical hurdles that often cause bills to languish during the legislative process.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the healthcare law:
CAIRO, Egypt – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee and the House Democracy Partnership, arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday to witness the nation's first post-revolution democratic presidential election. In the days leading up to the election, Dreier is meeting with party representatives, government officials, and civil society to discuss this historic vote. He will be an official witness of the May 23-24 elections.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) issued the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Don Payne (D-NJ):
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) issued the following statement today following today's decision by the government of Egypt to allow employees of international democracy NGOs to return home: