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Press Releases

May 3, 2023 Press Release

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. 

Jan 25, 2023 Press Release

McGovern Welcomes Democratic Members to the Rules Committee for the 118th Congress

Jan 10, 2023 Press Release

McGovern Congratulates Rules Committee Chairman Tom Cole

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (D-MA) today congratulated Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) on being named Chairman of the House Committee on Rules for the 118thCongress:

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Announcements

Apr 17, 2024 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET in H-313, the Capitol on the following emergency measures:

  • H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8035 – Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
  • H.R. 8038 – 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Apr 17, 2024 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET in H-313, the Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. 3602 – Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act [End the Border Catastrophe Act]
Apr 11, 2024 Announcement

The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measures:

  • H. Res. 1143 – Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
  • H.R. 6046 – Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
  • H.R. 6323 – Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023
  • H.R. 4691 – Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023
  • H.R. 5947 – To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

Additionally, the Committee on Rules will meet on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following previously announced emergency measure:

  • H.R. 4639 – Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

The Committee on Rules’ consideration of the following measures is postponed.

  • H.R. 6192 – Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
  • H.R. 7673 – Liberty in Laundry Act
  • H.R. 7645 – Clothes Dryers Reliability Act
  • H.R. 7637 – Refrigerator Freedom Act
  • H.R. 7626 – Affordable Air Conditioning Act
  • H.R. 7700 – Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act

The Committee on Rules will also meet on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. 4639 – Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:

  • H.R. 6192 – Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
  • H.R. 7673 – Liberty in Laundry Act
  • H.R. 7645 – Clothes Dryers Reliability Act
  • H.R. 7637 – Refrigerator Freedom Act
  • H.R. 7626 – Affordable Air Conditioning Act
  • H.R. 7700 – Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act

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