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WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today condemned a bill introduced by Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Mark Meadows (R-NC) that would give the House of Representatives increased ability to meddle in local District of Columbia affairs. H.R. 4445 would double the Congressional review period for legislation passed by the D.C. Council from 30 days to 60 days and expand the fast-track procedures to disapprove such legislation. The bill has been referred to the House Rules Committee, along with the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Chairman of the Rules Committee's Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, announced a subcommittee hearing discussing ways to increase community resilience and the impacts that natural disasters have on the budget process on Tuesday, September 24th at 2:45PM (EDT) in H-313, the Capitol. As once-in-a-generation hurricanes, wildfires, and superstorms become routine occurrences nationwide, the federal government must take a more proactive approach in helping states prepare for e
Supports SNAP, rebuilds infrastructure, combats gun violence, and prohibits President Trump from diverting funds from military construction projects to build his unnecessary border wall
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ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 7198 – Prove It Act of 2024
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of December 2nd to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 7198.
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 3:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 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. 7198, 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. 5349 – Crucial Communism Teaching Act
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of December 2nd to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 5349.
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 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27, 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. 5349, 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
The Committee on Rules’ consideration of the following measure is postponed:
- H. Res. ____ - (H. Rept. 118-708) — Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives Find Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken In Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on Foreign Affairs
The Committee on Rules will still meet Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
- H.R. 1449 – Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act
- H.R. 9495 – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act [Rule Markup Only]
The Committee on Rules will also meet Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, the Capitol on the following measure:
- H.R. 9495 – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act [Rule Markup Only]
**Please note: Consideration of H.R. 9495 will not begin before 4:35 PM ET.
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
- H.R. 1449 – Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act
- H. Res. ____ - (H. Rept. 118-708) — Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives Find Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken In Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on Foreign Affairs