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House Committee on Rules

Official Website →
13
Members ↓
4
Democrats
9
Republicans
80
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 (80)

HRES1247referred2026-05-21

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

HRES1299passed house2026-05-20

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill's subjects are listed as "None," and no bill text or description of its provisions has been provided. To write a factual summary explaining what the bill would do and who it affects, I would need access to the actual bill language or its official summary.

HJRES143referred2026-05-20

Resolution Act.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "Resolution Act" is too generic, and the referral to a subcommittee on commodity markets, digital assets, and rural development suggests the bill addresses specific financial or agricultural issues, but without seeing the actual bill text or a more detailed description of its purpose, I cannot reliably explain what it would do or who it affects.

HRES1140referred2026-05-20

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.

HR6549referred2026-05-20

VA Contracting and Procurement Act

This bill would likely change how the Department of Veterans Affairs buys goods and services, possibly by streamlining the contracting process, setting aside more contracts for veteran-owned or small businesses, or adjusting rules about which companies can bid on VA work. The changes would affect veterans seeking VA benefits and services, the companies that supply the VA, and potentially veteran entrepreneurs looking to do business with the government. The bill is currently being reviewed by a congressional committee.

HR7007referred2026-05-20

Governing for the People Act

This bill likely aims to reform how the federal government operates to better serve ordinary Americans, though the specific changes aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to a health subcommittee, it may address how health-related government agencies function or make decisions. The bill could affect federal workers, patients who rely on government health programs, and the general public's access to government services.

HR7315referred2026-05-20

Advancing Policy Priorities Act

This bill appears to be a comprehensive package addressing multiple policy areas across government, touching on everything from veterans' benefits and military spending to energy, transportation, financial regulation, education, and agriculture. Because it covers so many different topics, it has been referred to nearly every major congressional committee so each can review the parts relevant to their area. The specific details of what the bill would actually change are unclear from the title alone, but its broad referral suggests it aims to advance the administration's priorities across numerous federal agencies and programs.

HRES1300passed house2026-05-20

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, 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.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, 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.

HR8096referred2026-05-20

Duplication Scoring Act of 2026

This bill would require the federal government to identify and score overlapping or duplicate programs across different agencies to help reduce waste and inefficiency in how taxpayer money is spent. The measure aims to give Congress and the public a clearer picture of where government services overlap so lawmakers can make better decisions about consolidating or eliminating redundant programs. It would affect federal agencies and potentially save money by streamlining government operations.

HR8840referred2026-05-14

To address the high costs of health care services, prescription drugs, and health insurance coverage in the United States, and for other purposes.

The proposal aims to reduce what Americans pay for medical care, prescription medications, and health insurance by addressing factors that drive up healthcare costs. It would affect patients, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare providers across the country. The bill has been sent to multiple congressional committees for review and consideration.

HR8831referred2026-05-14

To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.

This legislation would establish new limits on presidential power and increase oversight of the executive branch through measures like requiring congressional approval for certain presidential actions, strengthening ethics rules, and protecting election integrity from foreign interference. The bill aims to restore checks and balances between the branches of government and increase transparency in how the executive branch operates. It affects how presidents can exercise their authority and how Congress monitors their actions.

HRES518referred2026-05-13

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. It also provides that the Clerk of the House shall transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed H.R. 2913 no later than one week after the bill's passage.

HRES1274passed house2026-05-13

Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

This resolution eliminates a requirement to include the text of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, as passed by the House of Representatives, in H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (commonly known as the farm bill). The requirement is contained in H.Res. 1224, which also provides for the consideration of both H.R. 7567 and H.R. 1346. (H.Res. 1224 was agreed to in the House on April 29, 2026.)

HRES1275passed house2026-05-13

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

HR8592referred2026-04-30

No WAR Act

The proposal would create a procedural rule preventing Congress from using fast-track budget bills to fund military operations against Iran unless those operations have been separately authorized by Congress. This would require lawmakers to get explicit approval for any Iran military action before they could pay for it through the budget process, giving Congress an additional checkpoint to prevent unauthorized wars. The change affects how Congress handles military spending and could make it harder to quickly fund military operations without a direct vote on whether those operations should happen.

HRES1244referred2026-04-30

Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day".

This resolution calls for Washington, D.C. to become a state with full representation in Congress, arguing that the district's residents are denied voting rights that other Americans have. The measure also proposes designating May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day" to recognize the push for equal political representation for the roughly 700,000 people who live in the nation's capital but currently cannot vote for members of Congress or have voting senators.

HR8577referred2026-04-29

Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026

This bill would let Congress override a President's decision to reject a governor's request for federal disaster relief funds. If a state governor asks for federal help after a major disaster and the President says no, Congress could vote to reverse that decision and provide the assistance anyway. This would give lawmakers a way to ensure disaster aid reaches affected states even if the President disagrees.

HRES1224passed house2026-04-29

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HR8570referred2026-04-29

Cost Estimate Clarity Act

The bill would require the Congressional Budget Office to explain how their cost estimates for proposed laws might change depending on which baseline assumptions they use when doing their calculations. This would give Congress and the public a clearer picture of how different starting points affect budget projections, making it easier to understand the real financial impact of new legislation.

HRES1055referred2026-04-29

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.

This is a procedural measure that would allow the House to debate and vote on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent year-round in the United States, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that currently affect all Americans. The bill would apply to the general public, businesses, and government agencies that would need to adjust their operations under a permanent daylight saving schedule. The measure is currently in the House Rules Committee, which decides the terms under which bills are debated on the House floor.

Showing 20 of 80 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.