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WASHINGTONToday, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) delivered the following opening remarks at a meeting of the House Rules Committee:


WASHINGTON—During today's Rules Committee meeting, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) delivered the following opening remarks:

Thank you, Madam Chair. Today, we’re considering five bills reported out of the Education and Workforce Committee.


WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the House Rules Committee Democratic Staff released a new end-of-year report detailing how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have systematically dismantled deliberation in the People’s House—rigging the rules to silence Members, block amendments, and turn Congress into a rubber stamp for President Trump and the billionaire class. 


Announcements

February 27, 2026

The Committee on Rules’ consideration of the following measure is postponed:

 

The Committee on Rules will now meet Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. ____ – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:


February 19, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:

  • H.R. 4626 – Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
  • H.R. 4758 – Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

February 6, 2026

The Committee has reconvened.


The Committee on Rules will reconvene momentarily and will also meet on the following emergency measures:

  • H.R. 261 – Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 [Rule Markup Only]
  • H.R. 2189 – Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act [Rule Markup Only]
  • H.R. 3617 – Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act [Rule Markup Only]

The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.


The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measure: