News
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Good afternoon. Under President Biden's direction, we've watched life get hard for Americans. A once booming economy is now ailing. Stronger wages have been replaced by emptier wallets. And the optimism families and small businesses felt for the future has diminished under the crushing weight of inflation.
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Good afternoon. I want to welcome you all back to the Rules Committee. It has been a long few weeks in the House of Representatives, but I am very happy to continue our work on behalf of the American people. There are many promises to be kept and challenges to be addressed.
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Good afternoon.
At the beginning of the 118th Congress, House Republicans committed to restoring regular order to the annual appropriations process. In recent years, a consensus-driven work product has been replaced by a failed status quo. The American people deserve better than the constant cycle of colossal multi-bill omnibus packages pushed right before a funding deadline. The dysfunction is further permeated by a lack of committee process, limited amendments, and inability of members to debate and revise legislation.
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:
