Press Releases 112th Congress

Oct 3, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) said the submission of the three long-pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea as well as the announced Rules Committee action on H.R. 2832, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, should set the stage for their ultimate approval in the very near future.

Aug 1, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, made the following statement today as he opened debate of the Budget Control Act agreement on the floor of the U.S. House:

Jun 23, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, has announced the subcommittee assignments for the Rules Committee in the 112th Congress.

Jun 1, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, is praising the 9-3 vote of the House Rules Committee to report the first open rule for House consideration in nearly four years. H.R. 2017, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012, will be considered by the House today under an open rule.

Apr 5, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, announced today that Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) has been named as the ninth Majority member of the House Rules Committee.

Feb 14, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Rules Committee moved tonight to provide an open floor process for the consideration of the largest discretionary spending cut in American history.  The modified open rule reported by the Rules Committee will allow any member, Republican or Democrat, to offer a germane amendment to H.R.1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, as long as it is pre-printed in the

Jan 20, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, delivered the following opening statement today as he opened the debate on H.Res. 9, a resolution directing House committees to begin drafting real solutions to replace the flawed health care law. 

Jan 19, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, convened a hearing today on a resolution aimed at getting federal spending under control.  Dreier said this resolution is the first step being taken by House Republicans to reduce spending and grow our economy. 

Jan 12, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, announced today that Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) will rejoin the committee for the 112thCongress. 

Jan 8, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) joined his colleagues, Speaker John Boehner, and President Barack Obama in strongly condemning the attack today on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), her staff and constituents.  He issued the following statement:

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