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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

January 29, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:

  • H.J. Res. 142 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
  • H. Res. ___ – (H. Rept. 119-468) – Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • H. Res. ___ – (H. Rept. 119-469) – Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find Hillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • H.R. 4090 – Critical Mineral Dominance Act 

January 22, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet today, January 22, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. 1346 – Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

January 20, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measures:

  • H.R. 7148 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • H.R. ____ – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026