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House Committee on Rules

Official Website →
13
Members ↓
4
Democrats
9
Republicans
187
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 (187)

HRES1499passed house2026-09-01

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

HRES1430referred2026-08-31

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

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.

HR10132referred2026-08-20

ARTICLE ONE Act

HR10076referred2026-08-10

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

HR10078referred2026-08-10

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act The bill establishes a framework to require legislation that increases or suspends the public debt limit to include spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the projected increase in debt that will occur under the legislation. The bill allows the spending reductions to be phased in over the period that includes the current and next 10 fiscal years. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to notify the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee when it determines that the federal government will reach the debt limit within 60 days without the implementation of extraordinary measures. The notification must also indicate when extraordinary measures may be necessary to prolong the funding of the federal government in the absence of a debt limit increase. In addition, the bill requires any formal presidential request to increase the debt limit to include (1) the amount of the proposed increase, and (2) proposed legislation to reduce spending by an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of the requested increase. Finally, the bill establishes budget points of order that may be raised in the House of Representatives and the Senate against legislation that increases or suspends the debt limit and does not contain net spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the increase in the debt that will occur under the legislation.

HR10014referred2026-08-03

Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act

The proposal would allow private citizens and members of Congress to sue the federal government if it violates rules about how it spends money that Congress has already approved. Currently, only Congress as a whole can challenge when the president or agencies refuse to spend appropriated funds, but this change would give individuals and lawmakers the power to take legal action directly. The change aims to strengthen enforcement of spending laws by creating more ways to hold the government accountable when it withholds money Congress has already decided to allocate.

HRES1467referred2026-07-30

Protecting Deliberative Process in the House Resolution

This resolution would establish rules protecting internal House discussions and decision-making processes from being disclosed publicly, allowing lawmakers and staff to have candid conversations without fear that their private deliberations will become public record. It affects members of Congress, congressional staff, and anyone who might request documents or information about how House leadership makes decisions. The measure is designed to preserve the confidentiality of the legislative process while Congress develops and debates bills.

HR9991referred2026-07-30

STOP the SWAMP Act

The proposal would prevent people from working for the federal government if they refuse to answer questions asked by Congress or if they are convicted of lying under oath before Congress. This would apply to anyone seeking federal employment and could affect current or future government workers across all agencies. The bill aims to strengthen accountability by penalizing those who obstruct congressional investigations or commit perjury during congressional proceedings.

HR9977referred2026-07-30

To exempt certain home building products from certain tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025, and for other purposes.

The proposal would remove tariffs on specific building materials used in home construction, allowing builders and homeowners to purchase these products without the extra taxes that would otherwise take effect starting January 20, 2025. This could lower construction costs for residential projects and potentially make new homes more affordable for buyers. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine which building products should qualify for the tariff exemption.

HR9944referred2026-07-23

TPS Review Act

This bill would allow people whose temporary protected status is being taken away to challenge that decision in court, rather than having no legal recourse. Temporary protected status is a program that lets foreign nationals from countries experiencing war, natural disasters, or other crises to live and work in the United States temporarily, and this change would give them a way to fight if the government tries to end their status. The bill affects immigrants currently living in the U.S. under this protection and would give them more legal options to stay in the country.

HRES1456referred2026-07-23

Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

The proposal would allow Congress to authorize lawsuits against the President or other executive branch officials if they act in ways that violate their constitutional duties. This would give Congress a legal tool to challenge executive actions it believes overstep constitutional boundaries, affecting how power is balanced between the legislative and executive branches of government.

HRES1411referred2026-07-22

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.

HR9720referred2026-07-22

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.

HR9879referred2026-07-22

Super Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2026

The proposal would strengthen federal budget rules by creating "super PAYGO" reductions, which are automatic spending cuts that trigger when Congress passes laws that increase the deficit beyond certain thresholds. This would make it harder for lawmakers to approve new spending or tax cuts without offsetting the costs elsewhere in the budget, potentially affecting federal programs and taxpayers. The measure aims to force Congress to be more fiscally disciplined when making budget decisions.

HR9821referred2026-07-21

Shared Values Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects provided do not contain sufficient information about what the legislation actually proposes to do. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is a broad bill, but without access to the bill's text or specific policy proposals, I cannot explain its concrete effects or who it would affect.

HR9808referred2026-07-21

No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026

The bill would restrict companies from receiving exemptions or special allowances that let them avoid environmental pollution regulations and requirements. It aims to ensure that all businesses follow the same pollution control standards without getting passes or waivers that other companies don't receive. This would affect manufacturing plants, energy companies, and other industries that produce pollution.

HRES1438passed house2026-07-21

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. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; 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. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HR2913passed house2026-07-20

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.

HRES1441referred2026-07-20

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.

HRES1414referred2026-07-20

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.

Showing 20 of 187 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.