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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (D-MA) responded to House Republicans breaking their own record for shutting down debate and presiding over the most closed session of Congress in American history. Republicans have now advanced an all-time high of 106 closed rules this Congress—breaking their own previous record of 103 closed rules set during the 115th Congress from 2017-2019.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (D-MA) released a statement on the new procedural steps House Democrats are taking to avoid a default on the federal debt:
"Yesterday, in step with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies, I introduced a special rule that sets in motion an alternative plan to prevent a default.
McGovern Welcomes Democratic Members to the Rules Committee for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (D-MA) today welcomed Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) to the House Rules Committee for the 118th Congress:
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The Committee on Rules will also meet Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
- H.R. ____ – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
The Committee on Rules will also meet Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
- H.R. ____ – Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the chair.
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess until immediately after the start of the last vote.
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
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