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Press Release - Sessions Applauds Passage of Bill to Stop IRS Abuse

Feb 26, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014:

"The recent IRS scandal is a prime example of the federal government abusing its power. By intentionally targeting conservative groups and political opponents of the president, the IRS has severely damaged the American people’s trust in their government.

Announcement - Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 2824

Feb 26, 2014

Dear Colleague:

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of March 3rd to grant a rule that could limit the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 2824, Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America.

Announcement - Meeting Announcement for H.R. 2641 and H.R. 2824

Feb 26, 2014

UPDATED 03/03/2014 at 2:25 PM

The Committee on Rules will meet Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM in H-313 The Capitol on the following measures:

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Announcement - Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 2641

Feb 26, 2014

Dear Colleague:

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of March 3rd to grant a rule that could limit the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 2641, the Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013.

Announcement - Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 3826

Feb 26, 2014

Dear Colleague:

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of March 3rd to grant a rule that could limit the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act.