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Pelosi and McGovern Unveil Details of Rules Package for the 117th Congress

Includes sweeping ethics reforms, increases accountability for the American people, and makes this House of Representatives the most inclusive in history
**More information on these changes, text, and a section-by-section summary are available here**


Chairman McGovern Brings Historic Legislation to the House Floor to Reform Federal Cannabis Law and Make Restorative Justice a Reality

Also repeats call for White House and Senate action on true COVID relief bill
**Video of his remarks is available here**


Chairman McGovern Brings Updated Heroes Act to the House Floor After Months of Republican Obstruction on COVID Relief

Compromise meets Republicans halfway in an attempt to break the logjam and get relief to struggling Americans
**Video of his remarks is available here**


Announcements

September 6, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT

H.R. 7909 – Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

Dear Colleague:                  

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of September 16th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 7909.

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, via the Rules Committee’s website by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  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 Rules Committee Print 118-47, which is available on the Rules Committee website. Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.

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 should use the Office of Legislative Counsel to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. 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.  If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Bierworth of the Committee staff at Ashlee.Bierworth@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.

Sincerely,

Michael Burgess

Chairman

House Committee on Rules


September 6, 2024

The Committee on Rules will also meet Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:

  • H.R. 9494 – Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025


The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:

  • H.R. 1398 – Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024
  • H.R. 1425 – No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
  • H.R. 1516 – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • H.R. 7980 – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024
  • H.R. 9456 – Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

August 29, 2024

REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT

H.R. 1516 – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Dear Colleague:                  

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of September 9th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 1516.

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, via the Rules Committee’s website by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 6, 2024.  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.

Please note that Members should draft their amendments to the text of Rules Committee Print 118-46, which is a change to what was previously announced. Amendments that have already been submitted should be redrafted to the text of Rules Committee Print 118-46, which is available on the Rules Committee website. Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.

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 should use the Office of Legislative Counsel to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. 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.  If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Bierworth of the Committee staff at Ashlee.Bierworth@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.

Sincerely,

Michael Burgess

Chairman

House Committee on Rules


ANNOUNCEMENT

H.R. 1516 – DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Dear Colleague:                  

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of September 9th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 1516.

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, via the Rules Committee’s website by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  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. 1516, which is available on the Rules Committee website. Members are strongly advised to submit amendments by the deadline.

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 should use the Office of Legislative Counsel to ensure that their amendments are drafted in the most appropriate format. 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.  If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Bierworth of the Committee staff at Ashlee.Bierworth@mail.house.gov or at 202-225-9191.

Sincerely,

Michael Burgess

Chairman

House Committee on Rules