Announcements
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
- H.R. 1501 – Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
- H.R. 9436 – To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulation concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective. [Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026]
- H.R. 4795 – Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
- H. Res. 1490 – Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules will meet Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following:
- Member Day Hearing on Proposed Rules Changes for the 120th Congress
- Dear Colleague (sent August 21, 2026)
ANNOUNCEMENT
Member Day Hearing on Proposed Rules Changes for the 120th Congress
Dear Colleague:
As the Committee on Rules prepares for the 120th Congress, I wanted to inform members of an important hearing my committee will be holding. As we have done in previous Congresses, the Committee on Rules will hold a Member Day hearing at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 in H-313, The Capitol regarding proposed changes to the standing rules of the House.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive input from Members about possible improvements to the Rules of the House for the 120th Congress. I welcome your input and encourage you to bring your suggestions before the Committee.
Any Member wishing to testify must complete this form by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026. I also ask that you submit a short summary of your proposal and any legislative text that may be available with your request to testify. Please make one submission per idea. All submissions will be made available to the Committee’s majority and minority staffs. Please note that staff must be on the House network, either physically or remotely via virtual private network (VPN), in order to access the online submission form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Staff Director, Steve Waskiewicz, at Steve.Waskiewicz@mail.house.gov, or at 202-225-9191.
Sincerely,
Virginia Foxx
Chairwoman
House Committee on Rules
The Committee on Rules will also meet Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
- H. Con. Res. 113 – Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
- H.R. 9770 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
- H.R 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 [Rule Markup Only]
- H.R. 8884 – Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act [Rule Markup Only]
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
The Committee on Rules will also meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
- H.R. 8595 – National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 [Rule Markup Only]
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
- H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- H.R. 8884 – Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- H. Res. 1383 – Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts.
The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of June 29th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
If a Member wishes to offer an amendment for consideration, they must submit a searchable electronic copy of the amendment, which should be provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (HOLC), via the Rules Committee’s website by 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Please note that staff must be on the House network, either physically or remotely via virtual private network (VPN), in order to access the online submission form. Given the anticipated number of submitted amendments and revisions, and the anticipated legislative schedule, Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.
Members should draft their amendments to the text of Rules Committee Print 119-33, showing the text of H.R. 8800, as ordered reported by the Committee on Armed Services, which is available on the Rules Committee website.
Members should use HOLC to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. Members are advised to read the Office of Legislative Counsel’s special guidance for preparing NDAA amendments this year.
Members should attempt to draft their amendments with actual legislative language to ensure the Committee is able to properly review and assess amendment submissions. Members should not submit amendment “placeholder text”, blank attachments, or legislative text which is not consistent with the intent of the amendment. Amendments which do not comply with this directive will not be reviewed, even if revised.
Additionally, Members should check with the Office of the Parliamentarian and the Committee on the Budget to be certain their amendments comply with the rules of the House and the Congressional Budget Act. The Rules Committee will not make in order amendments that are in violation of House rules or budget rules.
If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Anderson of the Committee staff at Ashlee.Anderson@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.
Sincerely,
Virginia Foxx
Chairwoman
House Committee on Rules
ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 8595 – National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of June 22nd to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027.
If a Member wishes to offer an amendment for consideration, they must submit a searchable electronic copy of the amendment, which should be provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (HOLC), via the Rules Committee website by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Please note that staff must be on the House network, either physically or remotely via virtual private network (VPN), in order to access the online submission form.
Members should draft their amendments to the text of H.R. 8595, which is available on the Rules Committee website. Given the anticipated number of submitted amendments and revisions, and the anticipated legislative schedule, Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.
Members should use HOLC to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. To help expedite drafting requests, drafting templates can be found on the Rules Committee website.
Members who wish to offer “2(f)” dollar transfer amendments should follow the instructions on the Legislative Counsel homepage to expedite the preparation and review of their amendments. Additionally, CBO has created a tool to assist you in evaluating whether a transfer amendment increases outlays. As a reminder, transfer amendments which result in a positive change in outlays for 2027 will not be made in order.
If HOLC is unable to provide their drafting services before the submission deadline, Members are strongly encouraged to submit amendments written using the posted templates. Members are urged to re-submit any such amendment as a revision upon receipt of a formal draft from HOLC.
Members should attempt to draft their amendments with actual legislative language to ensure the Committee is able to properly review and assess amendment submissions. Members should not submit amendment “placeholder text”, blank attachments, or legislative text which is not consistent with the intent of the amendment. Amendments which do not comply with this directive will not be reviewed, even if revised.
Members may not digitally edit HOLC PDFs prior to submission. If a Member must edit an HOLC draft prior to submission, please do so by printing, hand correcting, and scanning so it is clear there is a non-HOLC change. Members are still urged to re-submit any such hand revision upon receipt of an updated formal draft from HOLC.
Members are encouraged to work with the Committee on Appropriations for technical and subject matter expertise. Additionally, Members should consult with the Office of the Parliamentarian and the Committee on the Budget to be certain their amendments comply with the rules of the House and the Congressional Budget Act.
The Rules Committee will not make in order amendments that are in violation of House rules or budget rules and would require a waiver, including clause 2 of Rule XXI, which prevents authorizing on an appropriations bill. If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Anderson of the Committee staff at Ashlee.Anderson@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.
Sincerely,
Virginia Foxx
Chairwoman
House Committee on Rules
ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 9022 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of June 22nd to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 9022, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
If a Member wishes to offer an amendment for consideration, they must submit a searchable electronic copy of the amendment, which should be provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (HOLC), via the Rules Committee website by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Please note that staff must be on the House network, either physically or remotely via virtual private network (VPN), in order to access the online submission form.
Members should draft their amendments to the text of H.R. 9022, which is available on the Rules Committee website. Given the anticipated number of submitted amendments and revisions, and the anticipated legislative schedule, Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.
Members should use HOLC to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. To help expedite drafting requests, drafting templates can be found on the Rules Committee website.
Members who wish to offer “2(f)” dollar transfer amendments should follow the instructions on the Legislative Counsel homepage to expedite the preparation and review of their amendments. Additionally, CBO has created a tool to assist you in evaluating whether a transfer amendment increases outlays. As a reminder, transfer amendments which result in a positive change in outlays for 2027 will not be made in order.
If HOLC is unable to provide their drafting services before the submission deadline, Members are strongly encouraged to submit amendments written using the posted templates. Members are urged to re-submit any such amendment as a revision upon receipt of a formal draft from HOLC.
Members should attempt to draft their amendments with actual legislative language to ensure the Committee is able to properly review and assess amendment submissions. Members should not submit amendment “placeholder text”, blank attachments, or legislative text which is not consistent with the intent of the amendment. Amendments which do not comply with this directive will not be reviewed, even if revised.
Members may not digitally edit HOLC PDFs prior to submission. If a Member must edit an HOLC draft prior to submission, please do so by printing, hand correcting, and scanning so it is clear there is a non-HOLC change. Members are still urged to re-submit any such hand revision upon receipt of an updated formal draft from HOLC.
Members are encouraged to work with the Committee on Appropriations for technical and subject matter expertise. Additionally, Members should consult with the Office of the Parliamentarian and the Committee on the Budget to be certain their amendments comply with the rules of the House and the Congressional Budget Act.
The Rules Committee will not make in order amendments that are in violation of House rules or budget rules and would require a waiver, including clause 2 of Rule XXI, which prevents authorizing on an appropriations bill. If you have any questions, please contact Carson Middleton of the Committee staff at Carson.Middleton@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.
Sincerely,
Virginia Foxx
Chairwoman
House Committee on Rules