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Housestanding

House Committee on Rules

Official Website →
13
Members ↓
4
Democrats
9
Republicans
167
Bills Referred
44
Reports

Leadership

Virginia Foxx
RNC-5
Chair
James P. McGovern
DMA-2
Ranking Member

Committee Reports

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL (H.R. 7147) MAKING FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

2026-03-27ReadGovInfo

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 556) TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FROM PROHIBITING THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION OR TACKLE ON CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND OR WATER UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 1958) TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO CLARIFY THAT ALIENS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF DEFRAUDING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OR THE UNLAWFUL RECEIPT OF PUBLIC BENEFITS ARE INADMISSIBLE AND DEPORTABLE; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4638) TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO PROVIDE THAT AN ALIEN WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF HARMING ANIMALS USED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IS INADMISSIBLE AND DEPORTABLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES

2026-03-16ReadGovInfo

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7744) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

2026-03-03ReadGovInfo

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4626) TO AMEND THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY FROM PRESCRIBING ANY NEW OR AMENDED ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARD FOR A PRODUCT THAT IS NOT TECHNOLOGICALLY FEASIBLE AND ECONOMICALLY JUSTIFIED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4758) TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC LAW 117-169 RELATING TO TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES FOR HOME ELECTRIFICATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

2026-02-24ReadGovInfo

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (S. 1383) TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL ACCESS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 2189) TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS TO ACCOUNT FOR ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LESS-THAN-LETHAL WEAPONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 261) TO AMEND THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES ACT TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING AN AUTHORIZATION FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONTINUED PRESENCE, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OR RECOVERY OF UNDERSEA FIBER OPTIC CABLES IN A NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY IF SUCH ACTIVITIES HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN AUTHORIZED BY A FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 3617) TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ORGANIZATION ACT TO SECURE THE SUPPLY OF CRITICAL ENERGY RESOURCES, INCLUDING CRITICAL MINERALS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(A) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

2026-02-11ReadGovInfo

Recent Bills (167)

HR9720referred2026-07-16

D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act

This bill would give Congress the power to review and potentially block tax increases that Washington D.C.'s local government tries to impose on residents and businesses. The measure affects D.C. residents and companies operating in the nation's capital by requiring federal approval before local tax changes can take effect. It essentially limits the District's ability to raise taxes without congressional oversight.

HR2913passed house2026-07-16

Ukraine Support Act

Ukraine Support Act This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize support for Ukraine, reviving the President’s authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine or Eastern European countries affected by the war through FY2028, extending through 2027 the Department of Defense’s authority to provide security assistance and intelligence support to Ukrainian forces, and requiring the Department of State to take certain actions to build the capacity of the militaries and border forces of Baltic countries. Additionally, the President must periodically determine if the Russian government or any proxy is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, refusing to sincerely negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, or acting in violation of a negotiated peace agreement with Ukraine. If the President makes such a determination, the President must impose certain penalties including property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain Russian officials; property-blocking sanctions on Russian companies in the oil and mining sectors, Rosatom (Russia's state-owned nuclear enterprise) and its subsidiaries, and certain Russian financial institutions; and increasing the rate of duty on all goods and services imported from Russia into the United States to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services.

HRES1430referred2026-07-15

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill title "to advance responsible policies" is too vague, and no subjects are listed. To provide a meaningful explanation of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need the bill's actual text or more specific details about its content.

HRES1423passed house2026-07-14

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES1398referred2026-07-13

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.

HRES1377referred2026-07-13

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HR9358referred2026-07-07

Improving the Lives of the American People Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects are too vague to determine what specific policies it would actually implement. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is either a broad omnibus bill covering many different policy areas, or a placeholder bill awaiting specific language to be added. Without knowing the actual provisions, I cannot explain in concrete terms what this bill would do or who it would affect.

HR9586referred2026-07-02

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

This bill has been introduced but lacks specific details about what legislation it would actually address, making it impossible to summarize its concrete effects. The bill has been referred to nearly every major House committee, suggesting it may eventually contain provisions affecting workers, businesses, veterans, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, national security, and government operations. Without knowing what specific policies the bill will contain, it's unclear who would be helped or harmed by its passage.

HRES1414referred2026-07-02

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

HRES1411referred2026-06-30

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

HR9552referred2026-06-30

NOPE Act of 2026

The proposal would give Congress more power to review and potentially block sanctions decisions made by the President against Russia, requiring additional congressional approval before certain sanctions actions can take effect. This would shift some control over Russia-related sanctions from the executive branch to lawmakers, affecting how the U.S. government responds to Russian actions through economic penalties. The change would impact businesses that trade with Russia, government officials who implement sanctions, and foreign policy decisions regarding U.S.-Russia relations.

HRES1393referred2026-06-29

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes.

HRES1363referred2026-06-29

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

HRES1386referred2026-06-24

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2003) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower the interest rate on Federal student loans to 2 percent.

This bill would reduce the interest rate on federal student loans from their current rates down to 2 percent, making it cheaper for borrowers to repay their loans over time. The change would primarily benefit college students and recent graduates who have taken out federal loans to pay for their education. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Rules to determine whether it should be debated and voted on by the full House.

HR9452referred2026-06-24

Budgeting for a Better America Act

The proposal would change how the House of Representatives creates and manages its annual budget and spending plans, potentially affecting how Congress allocates money to different government programs and agencies. The specific reforms would apply to House procedures and internal processes rather than directly impacting the public, though changes to the budget process could eventually influence which programs receive funding and how much money goes to different areas. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Budget Committee and Rules Committee to determine which parts fall under each committee's authority.

HR9362referred2026-06-18

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

The proposal would change how judges are selected for Washington D.C.'s courts by allowing them to be appointed automatically without needing approval from the U.S. Senate, which currently has a say in the process. This would give D.C. more control over its own judicial system, though it represents a significant shift in how federal oversight of the district's courts currently works. The change would primarily affect D.C. residents and the local court system that handles their cases.

HRES1369referred2026-06-15

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.

The House is expressing its opinion that Senate rules allowing filibustering and cloture votes give too much power to the Senate minority and undermine the principle that both chambers of Congress should operate as equal bodies with majority rule. The resolution argues these Senate procedures effectively silence House members and their voters by allowing a small group of senators to block legislation that the House has passed. This is a statement of the House's position rather than a law that would change anything, and it's currently being reviewed by the House Rules Committee.

HRES830referred2026-06-09

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

HRES1345passed house2026-06-09

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

HRES1140passed house2026-06-09

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

Showing 20 of 167 bills referred to this committee.

Subcommittees (0 active)

All Members (13)

Virginia Foxx
RNC-5
James P. McGovern
DMA-2
Austin Scott
RGA-8
Brian Jack
RGA-3
Chip Roy
RTX-21
Erin Houchin
RIN-9
H. Morgan Griffith
RVA-9
Joe Neguse
DCO-2
Mary Gay Scanlon
DPA-5
Michelle Fischbach
RMN-7
Nicholas A. Langworthy
RNY-23
Ralph Norman
RSC-5
Teresa Leger Fernandez
DNM-3

Who funds this committee?

Total campaign contributions received by its 13 members, grouped by industry.

Progressive Groups
$2K99.4%
Climate & Environment
$100.6%

Numbers reflect FEC-reported contributions aggregated over all available election cycles. Total shown: $2K across 2 industries.