The Committee on Rules is expected to meet as early as 5:30pm today.
However, the Committee on Rules' consideration of the following measure is cancelled:
- H. Res. ___—Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a designated pandemic emergency, and for other purposes. [Original Jurisdiction Hearing and Markup, Rule]
The Committee on Rules will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM in 1100 Longworth House Office Building on the following emergency measure:
- H. Res. ___—Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a designated pandemic emergency, and for other purposes. [Original Jurisdiction Hearing and Markup, Rule]
**PLEASE NOTE: Members intending to testify during the original jurisdiction hearing portion of this meeting should notify the Rules Committee of their interest. The Committee on Rules is following guidelines developed in consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP) and the House Sergeant at Arms. The OAP recommends all individuals maintain 6-foot social distance spacing as much as practicable when in the Capitol Complex. Additionally, the OAP recommends the use of a face covering by attendees of this proceeding, including witnesses.