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Chairman McGovern Opens Debate on Build Back Better Act; Advancing Transformational Biden Agenda For The People

"FDR Promised the People of America a New Deal built on Equality and Fairness – All These Years Later, This Congress is Working to Fulfill that Promise"


Chairman McGovern Opens Debate on Build Back Better Act; Advancing Transformational Biden Agenda For The People

"FDR Promised the People of America a New Deal built on Equality and Fairness – All These Years Later, This Congress is Working to Fulfill that Promise"


Announcements

February 6, 2026

The Committee has reconvened.


The Committee on Rules will reconvene momentarily and will also meet on the following emergency measures:

  • H.R. 261 – Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 [Rule Markup Only]
  • H.R. 2189 – Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act [Rule Markup Only]
  • H.R. 3617 – Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act [Rule Markup Only]

The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.


The Committee on Rules will meet Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measure:

February 5, 2026

The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:

  • H.R. 261 – Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • H.R. 2189 – Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
  • H.R. 3617 – Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

January 29, 2026

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


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