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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On behalf of Rules Committee Republicans, Chairman Michael C. Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement on the passing of Rhonda Massie, wife of Congressman and Rules Committee Member Thomas Massie (R-KY):
"The Rules Committee is praying for the family of our dear fellow member, Representative Thomas Massie, as they go through this difficult time of grief. May his family feel the peace, comfort, and love from the people surrounding them."
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Good afternoon.
In 2014, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates famously stated then Vice President Biden: "Has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades.” Ten years later in 2024, Gates lamented how the deterrent power of the U.S. declined in the last several years and concluded, “Nobody seems to be afraid of us.” It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out President Biden is the common denominator in this shocking turn of events.
ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 7023 – Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of February 12th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 7023.
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The Committee on Rules will meet Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measures:
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess until the start of the last vote of this series.
The Committee on Rules will also meet on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
