[House Report 118-979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Union Calendar No. 826
118th Congress }
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON RULES FOR THE 118TH
CONGRESS
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R E P O R T
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
together with
MINORITY VIEWS
[GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT]
January 3, 2025.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE
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COMMITTEE ON RULES
Michael C. Burgess, Texas, Chair
Guy Reschenthaler, Pennsylvania, James P. McGovern, Massachusetts,
Vice Chair Ranking Member
Michelle Fischbach, Minnesota Mary Gay Scanlon, Pennsylvania
Thomas Massie, Kentucky Joe Neguse, Colorado
Ralph Norman, South Carolina Teresa Leger Fernandez, New Mexico
Chip Roy, Texas
Erin Houchin, Indiana
Nicholas A. Langworthy, New York
Austin Scott, Georgia
Jennifer Belair, Staff Director
Donald C. Sisson, Minority Staff Director
Steve Waskiewicz, Deputy Staff Director
Caroline Donlon, Legislative Clerk
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SUBCOMMITTEE ON RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE
Guy Reschenthaler, Pennsylvania, Chair
Erin Houchin, Indiana, Mary Gay Scanlon, Pennsylvania,
Vice Chair Ranking Member
Michael C. Burgess, Texas James P. McGovern, Massachusetts
Thomas Massie, Kentucky
Austin Scott, Georgia
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SUBCOMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET PROCESS
Michelle Fischbach, Minnesota, Chair
Ralph Norman, South Carolina, Teresa Leger Fernandez, New
Vice Chair Mexico,
Michael C. Burgess, Texas Ranking Member
Chip Roy, Texas Joe Neguse, Colorado
Nicholas A. Langworthy, New York
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*Tom Cole of Oklahoma was elected to the Committee on Rules on January
10, 2023 and served as Chair of the Committee until he resigned on
April 11, 2024 to serve as the Chair of the Committee on
Appropriations. Michael Burgess of Texas, Vice Chair, was elected as
Chair of the Committee on Rules on April 11, 2024. On the same date,
Austin Scott of Georgia was elected to serve as a Member of the
Committee.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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House of Representatives,
Committee on Rules,
Washington, DC, January 3, 2025.
Kevin F. McCumber,
Acting Clerk, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mister Clerk: Pursuant to clause 1(d) of rule XI of
the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 118th
Congress, I transmit herewith a report entitled ``Survey of
Activities of the House Committee on Rules for the 118th
Congress.''
Sincerely,
Michael C. Burgess, M.D.,
Chair.
C O N T E N T S
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Page
I. History, Function, and Organization of the Committee on Rules. 1
A. Introduction................................................ 1
B. History and Function........................................ 2
C. Committee Organization During the 118th Congress............ 6
D. Information Transparency and Technology for the Rules
Committee.................................................... 7
E. Rules of the Committee on Rules for the 118th Congress...... 9
II. House Rules Changes Adopted at the Beginning of the 118th
Congress....................................................... 17
A. Introduction................................................ 17
B. Summary of Substantive Changes Contained in H. Res. 5,
Adopting House Rules for the 118th Congress.................. 18
III. Committee Jurisdiction and Activities....................... 26
A. Introduction................................................ 26
B. Special Orders or Rules..................................... 27
1. Rule Requests............................................. 27
2. Hearings.................................................. 28
3. Special Orders or Rules................................... 29
a. Background.............................................. 29
b. Categories of Rules Granted with Amendment Structures... 29
c. Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Floor
Management Tools......................................... 30
d. Categories of Rules Granted to Resolve Differences Among
and Responding to the Legislative Actions of Committees.. 31
e. Categories of Rules Granted Dealing with House-Senate
Relations................................................ 32
f. Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Housekeeping
Tools.................................................... 33
4. Floor Consideration of a Special Rule..................... 33
5. Rules Rejected, Tabled, or Pending........................ 34
6. Explanation of Waivers of All Points of Order............. 35
7. Waivers of House Rules.................................... 35
8. Waivers of Budget Enforcement............................. 41
C. Original Jurisdiction Matter................................ 43
1. Committee Consideration of Original Jurisdiction Measures. 43
2. Original Jurisdiction Full Committee Hearings............. 43
3. Original Jurisdiction Measures Reported................... 45
IV. Activities of the Subcommittees.............................. 51
A. Activities of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of
the House.................................................... 51
1. Jurisdiction and Purpose.................................. 51
2. Summary of Activities in the 118th Congress............... 51
3. Legislation Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House.................................. 52
B. Activities of the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget
Process...................................................... 52
1. Jurisdiction and Purpose.................................. 52
2. Summary of Activities in the 118th Congress............... 52
3. Legislation Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislative
and Budget Process......................................... 52
V. Statistical Profile of the Committee on Rules in the 118th
Congress....................................................... 53
VI. Publications................................................. 55
VII. Appendices.................................................. 57
VIII. Minority Views............................................. 114
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SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
ON RULES FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS
SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES FOR THE 118TH
CONGRESS
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January 3, 2025.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Burgess, from the Committee on Rules,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
MINORITY VIEWS
Pursuant to clause 1(d) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules transmits
herewith its Survey of Activities for the 118th Congress.
I. HISTORY, FUNCTION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
A. Introduction
In the 118th Congress, the Committee on Rules returned to
its traditional two-subcommittee structure and retained its
purpose in the House of Representatives. Its size and super
majority ratio remained the same as in previous Congresses,
under both Republican and Democratic control. The Committee's
central function continued to be setting the conditions under
which major legislation is considered on the House floor,
particularly regarding the terms of debate and the process for
consideration of amendments.
The Committee has been described by various scholars and
Members as a ``legislative traffic cop,'' ``gatekeeper,''
``field commander,'' as well as ``the Speaker's Committee.''
All of these terms highlight the critical role the Committee
plays in the conduct of legislative business in the House.
While the primary responsibility of the Committee is to be the
scheduling arm of the majority leadership, it also exercises
``original jurisdiction'' over the rules of the House, joint
rules of the House and Senate, the order of business in the
House, and the budget process. Although the principal purpose
of this report is to summarize the activities of the Rules
Committee in the 118th Congress, its secondary purpose is to
view these activities in the context of the evolution of the
Committee and the House of Representatives since the First
Congress in 1789.
B. History and Function
The 118th Congress of the United States has created new
areas of precedent, challenging the traditional function of the
Committee on Rules--and its relationship with the Speaker of
the House--in exceptional ways. Chief among these challenges
was the razor-thin majority, which allowed a small, determined
group of members to stymie the will of the Speaker and in many
cases, the will of the majority of the Majority. But to fully
appreciate the drastic shift in the 118th Congress, it is
important to place the role of the Committee in context.
The history of the Committee on Rules roughly parallels the
evolution of the House over the past 235 years. The first Rules
Committee was established as a select committee of the House on
the second day of the First Congress, April 2, 1789, pursuant
to the Constitutional mandate in Article I, section 5, clause 2
that, ``Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings .
. .''. The House order creating the Committee stated that ``a
committee be appointed to prepare and report such standing
rules and order of proceeding as may be proper to be observed
in this House . . .''.
The Members serving on the Rules Committee have included
some of the most prominent Members of the House. Of the first
11 Members on the Committee, several were Founding Fathers of
the nation. These included: (1) Representative James Madison of
Virginia, the ``Father of the Constitution'' and future
President of the United States; (2) Representative Roger
Sherman of Connecticut, the only one of the Founding Fathers to
help prepare and sign all four of the most important documents
of the early nation: the Articles of Association, the Articles
of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and the
Constitution; (3) Representative Elias Boudinot of New Jersey,
President of the Continental Congress from November 1782 to
November 1783; and (4) Representative Elbridge Gerry of
Massachusetts, a future Vice President of the United States and
a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the
Articles of Confederation.
Five days after its appointment, the first Select Committee
on Rules began exercising its responsibilities. It reported
four rules on: (1) the duties of the Speaker, (2) decorum and
debate, (3) the disposition of bills, and (4) the operations of
the Committee of the Whole. Six days later, on April 13, 1789,
the Select Committee reported an additional eight rules dealing
with such matters as the service of Members on committees,
Members' attendance during floor proceedings, the creation of a
standing Committee on Elections, the duties of the Clerk, and
the duties of the Sergeant at Arms. Following the adoption of
these rules by the House, the Select Committee was dissolved.
During the first 90 years of the House, this pattern
continued. At the beginning of each Congress, the House would
establish a Select Committee on Rules, which would report any
recommended revisions in the standing rules of the House from
those of the previous, and then dissolve. In some Congresses,
the House did not appoint a Select Committee on Rules and
instead operated under the rules adopted in the preceding
Congress.
Although in its early years the House relied primarily on
select committees to draft legislation, by the mid-nineteenth
century this system evolved to include 34 standing committees,
which assumed such responsibilities. The House briefly
converted the Rules Committee into a standing committee between
1849 and 1853. In 1880, the House permanently converted the
Rules Committee into a standing committee chaired by the
Speaker of the House. It was this Speaker-Chair position,
combined with the newly-emerging role of the Committee to
report rules managing consideration of legislation on the
floor, that cement the Committee's place in legislative
history.
In 1883, the modern Rules Committee began to emerge when
the House upheld the right of the Committee to issue ``special
orders of business'' or ``special rules'' providing for the
consideration of legislation from other committees. By 1890,
this new role had become the exclusive prerogative of the Rules
Committee.
Special rules, which were and are House resolutions, also
known as simple resolutions reported from the Rules Committee,
were important because they required only a majority vote of
the House to provide for the consideration of bills out of the
order in which they appeared on the floor Calendar. This is
notable because, until the use of special rules, a two-thirds
vote was required to suspend the rules and consider a bill out
of order. A simple majority could now accomplish what
previously required a super-majority. Special rules gained
importance because they gave the House flexibility in its
legislative agenda, which in turn, allowed for House leadership
to respond to changing judgments about the nation's needs at
any given time, and to do so with increased certainty as to the
outcome of their legislative agenda.
The individual most responsible for recognizing and
utilizing the full potential of the combined powers of the
Speaker and Rules Committee chair was Representative Thomas
Brackett Reed of Maine, who served in those two roles between
1889-91 and l895-99.
Not only did he use his authority as Speaker to make
rulings from the Chair that outlawed certain obstructionist
tactics on the House floor; he also proceeded to codify these
rulings, known as ``Reed's Rules,'' in the standing rules of
the House through his capacity as Rules Committee Chairman.
Speaker Reed also made regular use of the Rules Committee to
report special rules, enabling him to schedule bills to be
considered on the floor when he wished and under his terms of
debate and amendment.
It was not until 1910 that this powerful Speaker-Chair
combination was broken up by a revolt against Speaker Joseph
Cannon of Illinois, who had served as Speaker and Rules
Committee chair since 1903. A group of progressive Republican
insurgents joined with the Democratic minority to bypass the
Rules Committee and directly amend the House Rules from the
floor. When Speaker Cannon upheld a point of order that only
the Rules Committee could recommend changes in House Rules, the
group voted to overturn the ruling. They were then able to
amend the rules of the House, stripping the Speaker of his
chairmanship and membership on the Rules Committee, as well as
his power to appoint Members to the Committee.
They also voted to enlarge the Committee from five to 10
members elected by the House. The following year, a new
Democratic majority completed the revolution by taking away the
Speaker's power to appoint Members to all of the other
committees of the House. Since then, the House has elected all
Members to standing committees.
This revolt had far-reaching and long-lasting consequences.
The standing committees became independent power centers, no
longer directly accountable to the Speaker. While the Rules
Committee continued to serve as the scheduling arm of the
Leadership, it illustrated its independence when reaction set
in against the New Deal in 1937.
From that time until 1961, the Committee was dominated by a
conservative coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans
who sometimes would refuse to report rules on bills that the
majority leadership wanted on the floor, or they would report
such rules only under their own terms and timing. A successful
effort by Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas and President John F.
Kennedy in 1961 to enlarge the Committee from 12 to 15 Members,
including two more liberal Democrats, did not resolve this
problem.
It was not until the mid-1970s, with a large influx of new
Democratic Members, that the Rules Committee was fully restored
as an arm of the majority leadership.
This reform movement, with the emergence of more
independent Members and the proliferation of semi-autonomous
subcommittees, furthered the decentralization of power in the
House. This decentralization soon led to pressures to give the
majority leadership, in particular the Speaker acting through
the Rules Committee, more authority to direct the business of
the House.
In 1975, the Democratic Speaker was given authority under
Caucus rules to appoint all Rules Committee Democrats, subject
to Caucus ratification. In 1989, the Republican Conference gave
the minority leader the same authority to appoint all Rules
Committee Republicans. The slates of appointees recommended by
both Leaders are still subject to approval by the whole House
in the form of a simple resolution. This practice continues
today. In the 118th Congress, all of the Republican Members
were appointed to the Rules Committee through the adoption of
H. Res. 14 and H. Res. 1133. The Democratic Members of the
Committee were appointed through the adoption of H. Res. 15.
Overall, the Rules Committee continues its role of
facilitating the deliberation and amendment of major
legislation in the House. However, the 118th Congress was not
without its challenges. As previously mentioned, a razor-thin
majority--the smallest in our nation's history--contributed to
a nearly unprecedented seven defeated special rules reported
out of the Rules Committee. Only the 93rd Congress, just over
50 years ago, had more special rules defeated. In addition, the
118th Congress saw the first successful resolution to vacate
the office of the Speaker and the consideration of an
additional unsuccessful resolution of the same nature. Finally,
a procedural vote on a motion to recommit H.R. 2925 was
successful, a success unseen in the previous Congress.
In these ways, the 118th Congress explored a new era of
tradition and practice over the institutional procedures of
old. Yet even with these dynamics, the institution saw success
in broadening the voices heard of those elected, from the
highest of rank to the rank-and-file. H. Res. 5 reversed a
variety of ``reforms''' enacted in previous Congresses with the
intent to restore a more robust legislative process that
broadened the voices influencing its outcome. The resolution
repealed COVID-era rules imposed under then-Speaker Nancy
Pelosi that consolidated legislative decision-making to the
Speaker's chamber. Such rules included the use of proxy voting
and the prolific use of en bloc amendment consideration to pre-
determine amendments outcomes and ultimately protect members of
the Democratic majority from taking any difficult votes.
Considering this intent, the 118th Congress has proved to
be an unmitigated success. The resulting process dramatically
increased the legislative activity of the chamber which more
accurately reflected the democratic norms the Founding Fathers
envisioned. In the 118th Congress, House Republicans provided a
more than 40 percent increase in the number of rules with
amendments as compared to either of the previous two Congresses
under Democrat control, considered more amendments on the floor
than the previous four years combined, and considered a
modified-open rule for the first time in over three Congresses.
Nearly 1,600 amendments were offered to a single bill, a
massive increase from any other bill in recent memory. While
outcomes of such efforts were at times relatively mixed in
comparison to previous years, the process restored the ability
of all Members to have a voice in the legislative process, a
stark contrast to the top-down leadership-driven approach in
previous years. Certainly those who applaud the outcomes of the
previous Democratic majority should take heed that such certain
outcomes often come at the expense of allowing robust Member
participation and more open processes.
While the most high-profile role of the Rules Committee is
to direct legislative traffic to the House floor, the Committee
is also responsible for other important business. For instance,
as part of its gate-keeping work, the Committee must help
resolve jurisdictional disputes between other standing
committees. As is often the case, committees will report
legislation with amendments that impact the jurisdiction of
other committees. When legislation with such cross-
jurisdictional language comes to the Rules Committee, the
Committee must resolve these disputes to ensure that
legislation reaches the floor without controversy between House
committees.
Finally, with the aid of the Office of the Parliamentarian,
the Committee plays a role in ensuring compliance with the
House Rules. Authorizing and appropriating committees often
seek guidance in how to conduct their oversight and legislative
responsibilities in accordance with the Rules, and when
questions arise regarding the propriety of certain courses of
action, they turn to the Rules Committee or the Parliamentarian
for the answer.
Overall, and notwithstanding changes in majority control,
the Rules Committee continues its role of facilitating the
deliberation and amending of legislation in the House, all the
while balancing the legislative agenda of the majority
leadership with preserving institutional norms and promoting
civility in discourse and debate.
C. Committee Organization During the 118th Congress
At the beginning of the 94th Congress, the Committee
membership was increased from 15 Members (10 Democrats and five
Republicans) to 16 Members (11 Democrats and five Republicans).
This ratio remained until the 98th Congress, when the
membership was reduced to 13 Members (nine Democrats and four
Republicans). The membership has remained at 13 for the 118th
Congress. The ratio of majority party Members to minority party
Members also has remained the same. As in the 112th through the
115th Congresses, Republicans comprised the majority, with
Democrats in the minority. During the 116th and 117th
Congresses, Democrats were in the majority.
Seven of the 13 members of the Rules Committee in the 118th
Congress served on the Committee during the previous Congress.
The returning Republican Representatives were Tom Cole of
Oklahoma, Michael Burgess of Texas, Guy Reschenthaler of
Pennsylvania, and Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota. The new
Republican Representatives on the Committee for the 118th
Congress were Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Ralph Norman of South
Carolina, Chip Roy of Texas, Erin Houchin of Indiana, and
Nicholas Langworthy of New York. Tom Cole of Oklahoma was
elected as Chair of the Committee on January 10, 2023, and
served as Chair until he resigned from the Committee on April
11, 2024, and was subsequently elected Chair of the Committee
on Appropriations. On the same date, Michael Burgess of Texas
was elected as Chair of the Rules Committee and Austin Scott of
Georgia was elected as a Member of the Committee. The returning
Democratic Representatives were James McGovern of
Massachusetts, Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, and Joe Neguse
of Colorado. The new Democratic Representative on the Committee
for the 118th Congress was Teresa Leger Fernandez of New
Mexico.
The Committee held its organizational meeting on January
30, 2023. Chair Tom Cole of Oklahoma opened the meeting and
welcomed all the Committee Members.
Chair Cole announced that the proposed Rules Committee
rules would be considered as read and open for amendment at any
point. He explained that the proposal called for the adoption
of the Committee's rules which remained the same as the
previous Congress with one proposed change, reducing the number
of subcommittees from three to two. The Committee retained the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House and the
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.
Mr. Burgess offered a motion that the Committee adopt the
proposed Committee rules for the 118th Congress. Four
amendments were considered. Amendment #1, offered by Mr.
McGovern, would have extended the existing requirement that the
text of bills the Committee meets on be made available for 24
hours by including Rules Committee Prints in what must be
provided, and was not agreed to by a voice vote. Amendment #2,
offered by Mr. McGovern, would have required a two-thirds vote
instead of a simple majority to report a rule that waives the
72-hour rule, and was not agreed to by a record vote of 4 to 8.
Amendment #3, offered by Mr. McGovern, would have required a
committee vote before beginning testimony on any emergency
measure, and was not agreed to by a record vote of 4 to 9.
Amendment #4, offered by Ms. Scanlon, would have required the
chair to allow nongovernment minority witnesses to testify
before the Rules Committee if the ranking member certifies that
circumstances necessitate remote testimony, and was not agreed
to by a voice vote. Mr. Burgess's motion to adopt the Committee
rules was agreed to by voice vote.
Pursuant to clause 2(d) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, Chair Cole designated Michael Burgess
as the Vice Chair of the Rules Committee to act on the Chair's
behalf during a temporary absence of the Chair.
Mr. Burgess offered a motion that pursuant to rule 5(c) of
the Committee on Rules, the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House and the Subcommittee on Legislative
and Budget Process continued to be composed of five majority
and two minority Members, identical to the ratio used in recent
Congresses. Mr. Burgess's motion was agreed to by voice vote.
Chair Cole asked unanimous consent that any appointments to the
subcommittees be postponed until the chair and ranking member
had time to consult with committee members and each other.
Finally, the majority and minority staff of the Committee
on Rules was approved and the committee staff was authorized to
make technical and conforming changes to rules reported by the
Committee for the duration of the 118th Congress.
On March 27, 2023, Chair Cole proposed, and the Committee
adopted by unanimous consent, the appointment of Mr. Burgess as
Chair of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House and Mrs. Fischbach as Chair of the Subcommittee on
Legislative and Budget Process. Chair Cole and Ranking Member
McGovern appointed the majority and minority Members of the two
subcommittees as follows:
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House: Mr.
Burgess (Chair), Mr. Reschenthaler, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Massie,
Mr. Cole, Ms. Scanlon (Ranking Member), and Mr. McGovern.
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process: Mrs.
Fischbach (Chair), Mr. Norman, Mr. Roy, Mr. Langworthy, Mr.
Cole, Ms. Leger Fernandez (Ranking Member), and Mr. Neguse.
Upon Mr. Burgess's election as Chair of the Committee, the
following appointments were made on April 15, 2024 and agreed
to by unanimous consent: Mr. Reschenthaler as Chair of the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House; Mrs.
Houchin as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House; Mr. Scott as a Member of the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House; and Mr.
Burgess as a Member of the Subcommittee on Legislative and
Budget Process.
Pursuant to clause 2(d) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, Chair Burgess designated Guy
Reschenthaler as the Vice Chair of the Rules Committee to act
on the Chair's behalf during a temporary absence of the Chair.
D. Information Transparency and Technology for the
Rules Committee
Due to its unique role in the legislative process, the
Committee on Rules has traditionally served as the primary
source through which Members and the public access information
about major legislation under consideration by the House.
Whether it is initial access to legislation or conference
reports, or the text of amendments submitted to the Committee
or made in order under a special rule for consideration on the
House floor, in the 118th Congress, the Rules Committee
continues to serve as the central repository for key
legislative documents. This important information is primarily
found in two electronic locations. First, on the Rules
Committee website (rules.house.gov) where the Committee posts
text of legislation likely to be considered by the full House
in the coming weeks, official notices of hearings and meetings,
and information regarding amendment submissions and related
deadlines. Additionally, the Committee on Rules maintains an
electronic repository (docs.house.gov) in tandem with the
Majority Leader, which features the upcoming week's scheduled
legislative text and accompanying reports, as well as the text
of any special rules reported by the Rules Committee during
that legislative week.
There are a number of features on the Rules Committee
website designed to enhance timely access to critical
legislative activity, including mobile-ready versions of all
webpages; dates and times for meetings and amendment deadlines
highlighted on the homepage; live video of Committee meetings
embedded on the homepage; any votes taken by the Committee;
disposition of submitted amendments; online amendment
submission including original submission, revision submission,
withdrawal, and addition of cosponsors; archive of documents
created during each hearing, including the rule, the
resolution, and the accompanying report listing of all rules
reported by the Committee in recent Congresses; and, a listing
of all hearings and meetings conducted by the Committee.
The Rules Committee website also maintains historical and
educational material that Members, staff, citizens, and
academics may find useful in understanding the legislative
process in the House, in addition to all official Committee
records beginning with the 112th Congress.
With the latest website upgrade completed in the 118th
Congress, the Committee has expanded its search function to
improve accessibility, allowing users to more easily locate and
navigate pertinent information. Importantly, the Committee
website now complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, providing individuals with disabilities comparable
access to electronic information and data to those who do not
have disabilities. Additionally, the website management
platform's security has been enhanced by incorporating cloud-
based services that offer functional redundancy. The website is
also optimized for increased mobile responsiveness and mobility
editing capabilities, allowing for improved access and updates
on various devices.
In addition to the Committee's public facing website, the
Committee also operates the Committee on Rules Electronic
Database (CORE Database), an internal tracking and workflow
system. Originally developed in the 109th Congress as a
statistical repository, majorities of both parties have made
significant investments to turn it into the backbone of the
Committee's operation it is today, allowing the Committee to
process thousands of amendments each year.
This system also serves as the interface through which
Member offices submit amendments to the Committee. Once
submitted, CORE allows the Committee to efficiently process
amendments and revisions, as well as track them throughout the
Rules Committee process. Ultimately, CORE produces a variety of
documents critical for reporting Committee action to the full
House. CORE also streamlines the posting of amendments and
other information on the Committee's public website.
E. Rules of the Committee on Rules for the 118th Congress
Rule 1.--General Provisions
(a) The Rules of the House are the rules of the Committee
and its subcommittees so far as applicable, except that a
motion to recess from day to day, and a motion to dispense with
the first reading (in full) of a bill or resolution, if printed
copies are available, are non-debatable privileged motions in
the Committee. A proposed investigative or oversight report
shall be considered as read if it has been available to the
members of the Committee for at least 24 hours (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays except when the House is
in session on such day).
(b) Each subcommittee is a part of the Committee, and is
subject to the authority and direction of the Committee and to
its rules so far as applicable.
(c) The provisions of clause 2 of rule XI of the Rules of
the House are incorporated by reference as the rules of the
Committee to the extent applicable.
(d) The Committee's rules shall be published in the
Congressional Record not later than 30 days after the Committee
is elected in each odd-numbered year.
Rule 2.--Regular, Additional, And Special Meetings
REGULAR MEETINGS
(a)(1) The Committee shall regularly meet at 5:00 p.m. on
the first day on which votes are scheduled of each week when
the House is in session.
(2) A regular meeting of the Committee may be dispensed
with if, in the judgment of the Chair, there is no need for the
meeting.
(3) Additional regular meetings and hearings of the
Committee may be called by the Chair.
NOTICE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
(b) The Chair shall notify in electronic or written form
each member of the Committee of the agenda of each regular
meeting of the Committee at least 48 hours before the time of
the meeting and shall provide to each member of the Committee,
at least 24 hours before the time of each regular meeting:
(1) for each bill or resolution scheduled on the
agenda for consideration of a rule, a copy of--
(A) the text of the bill or resolution;
(B) the text of any committee reports
thereon; and
(C) any available letter requesting a rule
for the bill or resolution; and
(2) for each other bill, resolution, report, or other
matter on the agenda a copy of--
(A) the bill, resolution, report, or
materials relating to the other matter in
question; and
(B) any report on the bill, resolution,
report, or any other matter made by any
subcommittee of the Committee.
EMERGENCY MEETINGS
(c)(1) The Chair may call an emergency meeting of the
Committee at any time on any measure or matter which the Chair
determines to be of an emergency nature; provided, however,
that the Chair has made an effort to consult the ranking
minority member, or, in such member's absence, the next ranking
minority party member of the Committee.
(2) As soon as possible after calling an emergency meeting
of the Committee, the Chair shall notify each member of the
Committee of the time and location of the meeting.
(3) To the extent feasible, the notice provided under
paragraph (2) shall include the agenda for the emergency
meeting and copies of available materials which would otherwise
have been provided under subsection (b) if the emergency
meeting was a regular meeting.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
(d) Special meetings shall be called and convened as
provided in clause 2(c)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House.
Rule 3.--Meeting and Hearing Procedures
IN GENERAL
(a)(1) Meetings and hearings of the Committee shall be
called to order and presided over by the Chair or, in the
Chair's absence, by the member designated by the Chair as the
Vice Chair of the Committee, or by the ranking majority member
of the Committee present as Acting Chair.
(2) Meetings and hearings of the Committee shall be open to
the public unless closed in accordance with clause 2(g) of rule
XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(3) Any meeting or hearing of the Committee that is open to
the public shall be open to coverage by television, radio, and
still photography in accordance with the provisions of clause 4
of rule XI of the Rules of the House (which are incorporated by
reference as part of these rules).
(4) Before a motion to report a rule is offered, a copy of
the language recommended shall be furnished to each member of
the Committee.
QUORUM
(b)(1) For the purpose of hearing testimony on requests for
rules, five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
(2) For the purpose of taking testimony and receiving
evidence on measures or matters of original jurisdiction before
the Committee, three members of the Committee shall constitute
a quorum.
(3) A majority of the members of the Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purposes of reporting any measure
or matter; authorizing a subpoena; closing a meeting or hearing
pursuant to clause 2(g) of rule XI of the Rules of the House
(except as provided in clause 2(g)(2)(A) and (B)); or taking
any other action.
VOTING
(c)(1) No vote may be conducted on any measure or motion
pending before the Committee unless a majority of the members
of the Committee is actually present for such purpose.
(2) A record vote of the Committee shall be provided on any
question before the Committee upon the request of any member.
(3) No vote by any member of the Committee on any measure
or matter may be cast by proxy.
(4) A record of the vote of each member of the Committee on
each record vote on any measure or matter before the Committee
shall be made publicly available in electronic form within 48
hours, and with respect to any record vote on any motion to
amend or report, shall be included in the report of the
Committee showing the total number of votes cast for and
against and the names of those members voting for and against.
HEARING PROCEDURES
(d)(1) With regard to hearings on matters of original
jurisdiction, to the greatest extent practicable:
(A) each witness who is to appear before the
Committee shall file with the Committee at least 24
hours in advance of the appearance a statement of
proposed testimony in written and electronic form and
shall limit the oral presentation to the Committee to a
brief summary thereof; and
(B) In the case of a witness appearing in a
nongovernmental capacity, a written statement of
proposed testimony shall include--
(i) a curriculum vitae;
(ii) a disclosure of any Federal grants or
contracts, or contracts, or payments
originating with a foreign government, received
during the past 36 months by the witness or by
an entity represented by the witness and
related to the subject matter of the hearing;
(iii) a disclosure of whether the witness is
a fiduciary (including, but not limited to, a
director, officer, advisor, or resident agent)
of any organization or entity that has an
interest in the subject matter of a hearing.
(C) The disclosure referred to in subdivision (B)(ii)
shall include--
(i) the amount and country of origin of any
payment or contract related to the subject
matter of the hearing originating with a
foreign government.
(ii) the amount and country of origin of any
payment or contract related to the subject
matter of the hearing originating with a
foreign government.
(D) Such statements, with appropriate redactions to
protect the privacy or security of the witness, shall
be made publicly available in electronic form 24 hours
before the witness appears to the extent practicable,
but not later than one day after the witness appears.
(2) The five-minute rule shall be observed in the
interrogation of each witness before the Committee until each
member of the Committee has had an opportunity to question the
witness.
(3) The provisions of clause 2(k) of rule XI of the Rules
of the House shall apply to any hearing conducted by the
Committee.
SUBPOENAS AND OATHS
(e)(1) Pursuant to clause 2(m) of rule XI of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, a subpoena may be authorized and
issued by the Committee or a subcommittee in the conduct of any
investigation or series of investigations or activities, only
when authorized by a majority of the members voting, a majority
being present.
(2) The Chair may authorize and issue subpoenas under such
clause during any period in which the House has adjourned for a
period of longer than three days.
(3) Authorized subpoenas shall be signed by the Chair or by
any member designated by the Committee, and may be served by
any person designated by the Chair or such member.
(4) The Chair, or any member of the Committee designated by
the Chair, may administer oaths to witnesses before the
Committee.
Rule 4.--General Oversight Responsibilities
The Committee shall review and study, on a continuing
basis, the application, administration, execution, and
effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws, the subject
matter of which is within its jurisdiction.
Rule 5.--Subcommittees
ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBCOMMITTEES
(a)(1) There shall be two subcommittees of the Committee as
follows:
(A) Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process,
which shall have general responsibility for measures or
matters related to relations between the Congress and
the Executive Branch.
(B) Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House, which shall have general responsibility for
measures or matters related to process and procedures
of the House, relations between the two Houses of
Congress, relations between the Congress and the
Judiciary, and internal operations of the House.
(2) In addition, each such subcommittee shall have specific
responsibility for such other measures or matters as the Chair
refers to it.
(3) Each subcommittee of the Committee shall review and
study, on a continuing basis, the application, administration,
execution, and effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws,
the subject matter of which is within its general
responsibility.
REFERRAL OF MEASURES AND MATTERS TO SUBCOMMITTEES
(b)(1) No special order providing for the consideration of
any bill or resolution shall be referred to a subcommittee of
the Committee.
(2) The Chair shall refer to a subcommittee such measures
or matters of original jurisdiction as the Chair deems
appropriate given its jurisdiction and responsibilities.
(3) All other measures or matters of original jurisdiction
shall be subject to consideration by the full Committee.
(4) In referring any measure or matter of original
jurisdiction to a subcommittee, the Chair may specify a date by
which the subcommittee shall report thereon to the Committee.
(5) The Committee by motion may discharge a subcommittee
from consideration of any measure or matter referred to a
subcommittee of the Committee.
COMPOSITION OF SUBCOMMITTEES
(c) The size and ratio of each subcommittee shall be
determined by the Committee and members shall be elected to
each subcommittee, and to the positions of chair and ranking
minority member thereof, in accordance with the rules of the
respective party caucuses. The Chair of the full committee may
designate a member of the majority party on each subcommittee
as its vice chair.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
(d)(1) Each subcommittee of the Committee is authorized to
meet, hold hearings, receive testimony, mark up legislation,
and report to the full Committee on any measure or matter
referred to it.
(2) No subcommittee of the Committee may meet or hold a
hearing at the same time as a meeting or hearing of the full
Committee is being held.
(3) The chair of each subcommittee shall schedule meetings
and hearings of the subcommittee only after consultation with
the Chair.
QUORUM
(e)(1) For the purpose of taking testimony, two members of
the subcommittee shall constitute a quorum.
(2) For all other purposes, a quorum shall consist of a
majority of the members of a subcommittee.
EFFECT OF A VACANCY
(f) Any vacancy in the membership of a subcommittee shall
not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the
functions of the subcommittee.
RECORDS
(g) Each subcommittee of the Committee shall provide the
full Committee with copies of such records of votes taken in
the subcommittee and such other records with respect to the
subcommittee necessary for the Committee to comply with all
rules and regulations of the House.
Rule 6.--Staff
IN GENERAL
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the
professional and other staff of the Committee shall be
appointed, by the Chair, and shall work under the general
supervision and direction of the Chair.
(2) All professional, and other staff provided to the
minority party members of the Committee shall be appointed, by
the ranking minority member of the Committee, and shall work
under the general supervision and direction of such member.
(3) The appointment of all professional staff shall be
subject to the approval of the Committee as provided by, and
subject to the provisions of, clause 9 of rule X of the Rules
of the House.
ASSOCIATE STAFF
(b) Associate staff for members of the Committee may be
appointed only at the discretion of the Chair (in consultation
with the ranking minority member regarding any minority party
associate staff), after taking into account any staff ceilings
and budgetary constraints in effect at the time, and any terms,
limits, or conditions established by the Committee on House
Administration under clause 9 of rule X of the Rules of the
House.
SUBCOMMITTEE STAFF
(c) From funds made available for the appointment of staff,
the Chair of the Committee shall, pursuant to clause 6(d) of
rule X of the Rules of the House, ensure that sufficient staff
is made available to each subcommittee to carry out its
responsibilities under the rules of the Committee, and, after
consultation with the ranking minority member of the Committee,
that the minority party of the Committee is treated fairly in
the appointment of such staff.
COMPENSATION OF STAFF
(d) The Chair shall fix the compensation of all
professional and other staff of the Committee, after
consultation with the ranking minority member regarding any
minority party staff.
CERTIFICATION OF STAFF
(e)(1) To the extent any staff member of the Committee or
any of its subcommittees does not work under the direct
supervision and direction of the Chair, the member of the
Committee who supervises and directs the staff member's work
shall file with the Chief of Staff of the Committee (not later
than the tenth day of each month) a certification regarding the
staff member's work for that member for the preceding calendar
month.
(2) The certification required by paragraph (1) shall be in
such form as the Chair may prescribe, shall identify each staff
member by name, and shall state that the work engaged in by the
staff member and the duties assigned to the staff member for
the member of the Committee with respect to the month in
question met the requirements of clause 9 of rule X of the
Rules of the House.
(3) Any certification of staff of the Committee, or any of
its subcommittees, made by the Chair in compliance with any
provision of law or regulation shall be made--
(A) on the basis of the certifications filed under
paragraph (1) to the extent the staff is not under the
Chair's supervision and direction, and
(B) on his own responsibility to the extent the staff
is under the Chair's direct supervision and direction.
Rule 7.--Budget, Travel, Pay of Witnesses
BUDGET
(a) The Chair, in consultation with other members of the
Committee, shall prepare for each Congress a budget providing
amounts for staff, necessary travel, investigation, and other
expenses of the Committee and its subcommittees.
TRAVEL
(b)(1) The Chair may authorize travel for any member and
any staff member of the Committee in connection with activities
or subject matters under the general jurisdiction of the
Committee. Before such authorization is granted, there shall be
submitted to the Chair in writing the following:
(A) The purpose of the travel.
(B) The dates during which the travel is to occur.
(C) The names of the States or countries to be
visited and the length of time to be spent in each.
(D) The names of members and staff of the Committee
for whom the authorization is sought.
(2) Members and staff of the Committee shall make a written
report to the Chair on any travel they have conducted under
this subsection, including a description of their itinerary,
expenses, and activities, and of pertinent information gained
as a result of such travel.
(3) Members and staff of the Committee performing
authorized travel on official business shall be governed by
applicable laws, resolutions, and regulations of the House and
of the Committee on House Administration.
PAY OF WITNESSES
(c) Witnesses may be paid from funds made available to the
Committee in its expense resolution subject to the provisions
of clause 5 of rule XI of the Rules of the House.
Rule 8.--Committee Administration Reporting
(a) Whenever the Committee authorizes the favorable
reporting of a bill or resolution from the Committee--
(1) The Chair or acting Chair shall report it to the
House or designate a member of the Committee to do so.
(2) In the case of a bill or resolution in which the
Committee has original jurisdiction, the Chair shall
allow, to the extent that the anticipated floor
schedule permits, any member of the Committee a
reasonable amount of time to submit views for inclusion
in the Committee report on the bill or resolution. Any
such report shall contain all matters required by the
Rules of the House of Representatives (or by any
provision of law enacted as an exercise of the
rulemaking power of the House) and such other
information as the Chair deems appropriate.
(3) In the case of a resolution providing for
consideration of a measure, the Committee report
accompanying such resolution shall include an accurate
explanation of any waivers of points of order,
including a detailed explanation of all points of
order.
RECORDS
(b)(1) There shall be a transcript made of each regular
meeting and hearing of the Committee, and the transcript may be
printed if the Chair decides it is appropriate or if a majority
of the members of the Committee requests such printing. Any
such transcripts shall be a substantially verbatim account of
remarks actually made during the proceedings, subject only to
technical, grammatical, and typographical corrections
authorized by the person making the remarks. Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to require that all such
transcripts be subject to correction and publication.
(2) The Committee shall keep a record of all actions of the
Committee and of its subcommittees. The record shall contain
all information required by clause 2(e)(1) of rule XI of the
Rules of the House of Representatives and shall be available
for public inspection at reasonable times in the offices of the
Committee.
(3) All Committee hearings, records, data, charts, and
files shall be kept separate and distinct from the
congressional office records of the Chair, shall be the
property of the House, and all Members of the House shall have
access thereto as provided in clause 2(e)(2) of rule XI of the
Rules of the House.
(4) The records of the Committee at the National Archives
and Records Administration shall be made available for public
use in accordance with rule VII of the Rules of the House. The
Chair shall notify the ranking minority member of any decision,
pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of the rule, to
withhold a record otherwise available, and the matter shall be
presented to the Committee for a determination on written
request of any member of the Committee.
AUDIO AND VIDEO COVERAGE
(c) The Chair shall provide, to the maximum extent
practicable--
(1) complete and unedited audio and video broadcasts
of all committee hearings and meetings; and
(2) for distribution of such broadcasts and unedited
recordings thereof to the public and for the storage of
audio and video recordings of the proceedings.
Proceedings shall be broadcast live on the Majority
Committee website and recordings shall be made
available on such website within one calendar day of
the proceeding.
COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS ON THE INTERNET
(d) To the maximum extent feasible, the Committee shall
make its publications available in electronic form.
JOURNAL
(e)(1) The Committee shall maintain a Committee Journal,
which shall include all bills, resolutions, and other matters
referred to or reported by the Committee and all bills,
resolutions, and other matters reported by any other committee
on which a rule has been granted or formally requested, and
such other matters as the Chair shall direct. The Journal shall
be published periodically, but in no case less often than once
in each session of Congress.
(2) A rule is considered as formally requested when the
Chairman of a committee of primary jurisdiction which has
reported a bill or resolution (or a member of such committee
authorized to act on the Chairman's behalf):
(A) has requested, in writing to the Chair, that a
hearing be scheduled on a rule for the consideration of
the bill or resolution; and
(B) has supplied the Committee with the bill or
resolution, as reported, together with the final
committee report thereon.
SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENT
(f) The Committee's Survey of Activities, filed pursuant to
clause 1(d) of rule XI of the Rules of the House, shall include
a compilation of all known waivers of points of order
previously disclosed in reports from the Committee on Rules
pursuant to paragraph (a)(3) of this rule or included in the
Congressional Record.
OTHER PROCEDURES
(g) The Chair may establish such other Committee procedures
and take such actions as may be necessary to carry out these
rules or to facilitate the effective operation of the Committee
and its sub- committees in a manner consistent with these
rules.
Rule 9.--Amendments to Committee Rules
The rules of the Committee may be modified, amended or
repealed, in the same manner and method as prescribed for the
adoption of committee rules in clause 2 of rule XI of the Rules
of the House, but only if written notice of the proposed change
has been provided to each Member at least 48 hours before the
time of the meeting at which the vote on the change occurs. Any
such change in the rules of the Committee shall be published in
the Congressional Record Within 30 calendar days after their
approval.
II. HOUSE RULES CHANGES ADOPTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 118TH CONGRESS
A. Introduction
On January 9, 2023, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
called up H. Res. 5, Adopting the Rules of the House of
Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and
for other purposes. In addition to a series of changes to
various standing rules, H. Res. 5 included a number of separate
orders constituting procedures to be followed in the 118th
Congress.
Republicans on the House Rules Committee thoroughly engaged
with Members and relevant stakeholders when crafting the House
Rules for the 118th Congress. This process led to multiple
reforms to make Congress more open, accountable, and responsive
to the American people.
Changes adopted in this extensive rules package to reopen
People's House included eliminating the use of unconstitutional
proxy voting, removing Democrats' mask and magnetometer
mandates, and reducing vote times in the House to no less than
two minutes.
Additionally, changes adopted in this package to make
Congress accountable to the American people included the
elimination of ``PAYGO'' and reinstatement of ``CUTGO'' budget
rules, restoring the requirement that the Congressional Budget
Office and Joint Committee on Taxation incorporate the
macroeconomic effects of major legislation into the official
cost estimates, providing for spending reduction account
transfer amendments and requiring a spending reduction account
section to be included in all general appropriations bills,
requiring that a bill or joint resolution may not be introduced
unless the sponsor submits a statement setting forth the single
subject of the bill or joint resolution, reinstating the
``Holman Rule,'' and reestablishing the Select Subcommittee on
the Coronavirus Pandemic with an appropriate mandate.
Furthermore, H. Res. 5 provided for consideration of H.R.
21 under a modified-open rule, as well as consideration of H.R.
23, H.R. 29, H.R. 22, H.R. 27, H.R. 28, H.R. 7, H.R. 26, H.
Res. 11, and H. Res. 12, under a closed rule.
After H. Res. 5 was called up and one hour of debate
concluded, Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut moved to
commit the resolution to a select committee composed of the
Majority Leader and Minority Leader with instructions to report
the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment. That
motion failed by a record vote of 210-220 after the previous
question was ordered by a record vote of 211-205. H. Res. 5
passed by a record vote of 220-213.
B. Summary of Substantive Changes Contained in H. Res. 5, Adopting
House Rules for the 118th Congress
Section 2. Changes to the Standing Rules
Initiatives to Reduce Spending and Improve Accountability.
Subsection (a)(1) replaces current ``pay-as-you-go''
requirements with ``cut-as-you-go'' requirements. The provision
prohibits consideration of a bill, joint resolution, conference
report, or amendment that has the net effect of increasing
mandatory spending within a five-year or ten-year budget
window. This provision continues the current practice of
counting multiple measures considered pursuant to a special
order of business which directs the Clerk to engross the
measures together after passage for purposes of compliance with
the rule and provides a mechanism for addressing ``emergency''
designations.
Subsection (a)(2) strikes the ``Gephardt rule'' that
provides for the automatic engrossment and transmittal to the
Senate of a joint resolution changing the public debt limit,
upon the adoption by the House of a concurrent resolution on
the budget resolution, thereby avoiding a separate vote in the
House on the public debt limit legislation.
Subsection (a)(3) restores a point of order against net
increase in budget authority for amendments to general
appropriations bills.
Subsection (a)(4) restores a point of order against budget
reconciliation directives that increase net direct spending.
Increased Threshold for Tax Rate Increases. Subsection (b)
restores a requirement for a three-fifths supermajority vote on
tax rate increases.
Two Minute Votes. Subsection (c) provides that the Speaker
can reduce vote times in the House to not less than two minutes
on any question that follows another electronic vote. The
subsection also states that to the maximum extent practicable,
advance notice will be given when reduced voting times are
expected in a voting series.
Modifications to Calendar Wednesday. Subsection (d)
modifies the notice requirement to use Calendar Wednesday to
conform with the 72-hour notice requirement prior to
consideration of legislation.
Committee Authorization and Oversight Plans. Subsection (e)
restores the requirement that each standing committee (except
the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, and Rules) vote to
adopt an authorization and oversight plan, which must be
submitted to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability and
House Administration no later than March 1 of the first session
of a Congress. The plan must include a list of unauthorized
programs and agencies within the committee's jurisdiction that
have received funding in the prior fiscal year, or in the case
of a permanent authorization, have not received a comprehensive
review by the committee in the prior three Congresses. The
subsection requires committees to describe each program or
agency that is intended to be authorized in the current
Congress or next Congress, and a description of oversight to
support reauthorization in the current Congress. The subsection
also requires the plan include any recommendations for moving
such programs or agencies from mandatory to discretionary
funding. When developing these plans, committee chairs must
coordinate with other committees of jurisdiction to ensure that
programs and agencies are subject to routine authorization
efforts.
The subsection also provides that committee authorization
and oversight plans may make recommendations to consolidate or
terminate duplicative or unnecessary programs and agencies.
Committees may make recommendations for changes to existing law
to address Federal rules, regulations, statutes, and court
decisions related to programs that are inconsistent with
Congress' Article I authorities, as well as provide a
description of other oversight activities that may be
necessary.
The subsection also requires the Committee on Oversight and
Accountability to report to the House no later than April 15
the authorization and oversight plans submitted by committees
together with any recommendations it may make to ensure
effective coordination of the plans.
Cost Estimates for Major Legislation to Include
Macroeconomic Effects. Subsection (f) restores the requirement
that the Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on
Taxation, to the extent practicable, incorporate the
macroeconomic effects of major legislation into the official
cost estimates used for enforcing the budget resolution and
other rules of the House. The subsection requires, to the
extent practicable, a qualitative assessment of the long-term
budgetary and macroeconomic effects of major legislation, which
is defined to cover legislation that causes a gross budgetary
effect in any fiscal year covered by the budget resolution that
is equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of the projected GDP
for that year. This subsection also allows the chair of the
Committee on the Budget, or in the case of revenue legislation
the House member serving as the Chair or Vice Chair of the
Joint Committee on Taxation, to designate major legislation for
purposes of this rule.
Ethics Reform. Subsection (g) directs the Committee on
Ethics to adopt rules which provide for a process to receive
complaints directly from the public.
Empaneling Investigative Subcommittee of the Committee on
Ethics. Subsection (h) codifies House Resolution 451, 110th
Congress, directing the Committee on Ethics to empanel an
investigative subcommittee or issue a report within 30 days of
the date a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner is
indicted, or criminal charges are filed.
Treatment of Evidence in Committee and Subcommittee
Investigations. Subsection (i) eliminates a requirement that
the Committee on Ethics adopt a rule allowing the use during an
ethics investigation of evidence presented in a related
criminal case where the respondent was convicted because this
is already contained in the committee rules of the Committee on
Ethics.
Designating Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Subsection (j) redesignates the Committee on Oversight and
Reform as the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Designating Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Subsection (k) redesignates the Committee on Education and
Labor as the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Subcommittees of Committee on Agriculture. Subsection (l)
permits the Committee on Agriculture to have six subcommittees,
codifying a separate order in effect since the 114th Congress.
Cybersecurity. Subsection (m) modifies the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Homeland Security to include functions of the
Department of Homeland Security related to cybersecurity.
Committees currently holding jurisdiction over cybersecurity
functions of DHS will retain a shared jurisdictional interest
in such functions.
Scope of Authority to Act in Continuing Litigation Matters.
Subsection (n) eliminates ``including, but not limited to, the
issuance of subpoenas'' in the description of authority to act
as successor-in-interest in continuing litigation matters, such
language being superfluous.
Record Votes on Measures Reported by the Committee on
Rules. Subsection (o) requires reports from the Committee on
Rules to include a depiction of recorded votes.
Access to the Hall of the House. Subsection (p) strikes
language providing Governors of Territories and the Mayor of
the District of Columbia access to the Hall of the House.
Resolution Declaring the Office of Speaker Vacant.
Subsection (q) strikes language from rule IX to allow any
member to offer a privileged resolution declaring the Office of
Speaker vacant.
Section 3. Separate Orders
Holman Rule. Subsection (a) reinstates the ``Holman Rule''
which allows amendments to appropriations legislation that
would reduce the salary of or fire specific federal employees
or cut a specific program.
Restoring Legislative Branch Accountability. Subsection (b)
states regulations adopted pursuant to House Resolution 1096,
117th Congress will have no force or effect in the 118th
Congress.
Requirement with Respect to Single Subject Bills.
Subsection (c) provides that, effective February 1, 2023, a
bill or joint resolution may not be introduced unless the
sponsor submits a statement setting forth the single subject of
the bill or joint resolution. This statement must be included
with the statement required by clause 7(c) of rule XII
(Constitutional Authority Statements). A statement for any bill
or joint resolution introduced prior to the effective date
shall, to the extent practicable, be submitted by the sponsor
prior to committee or House consideration.
Question of Consideration for Germaneness. Subsection (d)
establishes a question of consideration on a special rule that
waives germaneness for an amendment. The question of
consideration is debatable for 20 minutes and is not subject to
any intervening motion.
Budget Matters. Subsection (e)(1)(A) provides the authority
for the chair of the Committee on the Budget to file
allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate budgetary levels
for the purpose of enforcing provisions of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974. Additionally, this subsection states that
the provisions of S. Con. Res. 14, 117th Congress shall have no
force or effect.
Subsection (e)(1)(B) provides adjustment authority to the
chair of the Committee on the Budget for a bill, joint
resolution, amendment thereto, or conference report thereon if
the measure does not increase direct spending over five or ten
years. It additionally provides adjustment authority to the
chair of the Committee on the Budget to take into account the
most recent baseline published by the Congressional Budget
Office.
Subsection (e)(1)(C) allows the Majority Leader or his
designee, should the chair of the Committee on the Budget not
yet be elected, to file statements permitted under subsections
(f)(1)(A) and (f)(1)(B).
Subsection (e)(1)(D) allows the chair of the Committee on
the Budget (or the Majority Leader or his designee, should the
chair not yet be elected) to adjust an estimate under clause 4
of rule XXIX to exempt the budgetary effects of measures to
protect taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000 from an
increase in audits above the most recent tax year from the
Internal Revenue Service.
Subsection (e)(2) establishes a point of order against
consideration of a bill or joint resolution reported by a
committee (other than the Committee on Appropriations) or an
amendment thereto, or a conference report thereon, which has
the net effect of increasing direct spending in excess of
$2,500,000,000 for any of the four consecutive 10 fiscal year
periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 fiscal
years after the current fiscal year. The levels of net
increases in direct spending shall be determined based on
estimates provided by the chair of the Committee on the Budget.
Subsection (e)(3) requires the Congressional Budget Office
on any legislation that shows changes in mandatory spending
which cause a gross budgetary effect in any fiscal year covered
by the budget resolution that is equal to or greater than 0.25
percent of the projected GDP for the current fiscal year, to
the extent practicable, to provide an estimate of the
inflationary impacts of that legislation. This subsection also
allows the chair of the Committee on the Budget to designate
major legislation for purposes of this order.
Subsection (e)(4) requires the Congressional Budget Office
on any legislation impacting either the Medicare Part A trust
fund or OASDI trust fund that causes a gross budgetary effect
in any fiscal year covered by the budget resolution that is
equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of the projected GDP for
the current fiscal year, to the extent practicable, to display:
(1) the impact of legislation on the Medicare Part A trust
fund's unfunded liabilities over a 25-year projection, solvency
projections, and the net present value of those liabilities;
and (2) the impact on the OASDI trust fund's unfunded
liabilities over a 75-year projection, solvency projections,
and the net present value of those liabilities. This subsection
also allows the chair of the Committee on the Budget to
designate major legislation for purposes of this order.
Spending Reduction Amendments in Appropriations Bills.
Subsection (f) provides for spending reduction account transfer
amendments and requires a spending reduction account section to
be included in all general appropriations bills.
Scoring Conveyances of Federal Land. Subsection (g)
reinstates the separate order from the 115th Congress providing
that any provision in a bill, joint resolution, amendment, or
conference report requiring or authorizing a conveyance of
federal land to a State, local government, or tribal entity,
shall not be considered as providing new budget authority,
decreasing revenues, increasing mandatory spending, or
increasing outlays.
Member Day Hearing Requirement. Subsection (h) modifies the
Member Day hearing requirement to only occur at the full
committee level. Each standing committee (other than the
Committee on Ethics) must hold a Member Day Hearing during the
first session of the 118th Congress to receive testimony from
Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner on proposed
legislation within its jurisdiction. The subsection permits the
Committee on Rules to hold its Member Day Hearing during the
second session to receive testimony on proposed changes to the
standing rules for the next Congress.
Information to Committees of Congress on Request.
Subsection (i) requires that the chair of the Committee on
Oversight and Accountability be included as one of the seven
members of the committee making any request of an Executive
agency pursuant to section 2954 of title 5, United States Code.
Remote Appearance of Witnesses. Subsection (j) provides
limited authorization to a chair of a committee to allow
witnesses to appear remotely at committee and subcommittee
proceedings. This subsection applies only to witnesses
appearing in a non-governmental capacity and in accordance with
regulations issued by the chair of the Committee on Rules and
printed in the Congressional Record.
Deposition Authority. Subsection (k) provides the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence and each standing committee of
the 118th Congress (except for the Committee on Rules) the
authority to order the taking of a deposition by a member or
counsel of such committee and limits persons who can attend
depositions to members, committee staff, an official reporter,
the witness, and up to two, personal, nongovernmental
attorneys. Depositions taken under this authority are subject
to regulations issued by the chair of the Committee on Rules
and printed in the Congressional Record.
Broadening Availability and Utility of Legislative
Documents in Machine-Readable Formats. Subsection (l) instructs
the Committee on House Administration, the Clerk, and other
officers and officials to advance government transparency by
continuing efforts to publish documents of the House in
machine- readable formats and broaden their utility by enabling
all House staff to create comparative prints.
Improving the Committee Electronic Document Repository.
Subsection (m) directs the Clerk, the Committee on House
Administration, and other officers and officials to continue to
improve the existing electronic document repository operated by
the Clerk for use by committees. Such improvements are intended
to increase public availability and identification of
legislative information produced by House committees, including
votes, amendments, and witness disclosure forms.
Providing for Transparency with Respect to Memorials
Submitted Pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the
United States. Subsection (n) carries forward provisions that
clarify the procedures of the House regarding the receipt of
Article V memorials from the States by directing the Clerk to
make each memorial, designated by the chair of the Committee on
the Judiciary, electronically available, organized by State of
origin and year of receipt, and indicate whether the memorial
was designated as an application or rescission.
In carrying out this subsection, it is expected that the
chair of the Committee on the Judiciary will be solely charged
with determining whether a memorial purports to be an
application of the legislature of a state calling for a
constitutional convention or rescission of prior applications.
The Clerk's role will be entirely administrative. The chair of
the Committee on the Judiciary will only designate memorials
from state legislatures (and not petitions from individuals or
other parties), as it is only state legislatures that are
contemplated under Article V of the Constitution.
In submitting each memorial to the Clerk, the chair of the
Committee on the Judiciary will include a transmission letter
that indicates it has been designated under this subsection.
The Clerk will make publicly available the memorial and the
transmission letter from the chair. Ancillary documentation
from the state or other parties is not expected to be
publicized.
War Powers Resolution. Subsection (o) continues a separate
order from the 117th Congress expressly providing that any
motion to discharge a measure introduced pursuant to section 6
or section 7 of the War Powers Resolution is not subject to a
motion to table.
Further Expenses for Resolving Contested Elections.
Subsection (p) authorizes such sums as may be necessary for the
Committee on House Administration to resolve contested
elections. Funds shall be available for expenses incurred
between January 3, 2023, and January 3, 2024. Amounts made
available under this subsection shall be expended in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House
Administration.
Ethics Reform. Subsection (q) directs the Speaker to
establish a bipartisan task force to conduct a comprehensive
review of House ethics rules and regulations. The task force is
directed to submit a report to the Speaker, Majority Leader,
Minority Leader, and chair and ranking minority members of the
Committees on Ethics and Rules.
Exercise Facilities for Former Members. Subsection (r)
continues the prohibition on access to any exercise facility
that is made available exclusively to Members, Delegates, the
Resident Commissioner, former Members, former Delegates, former
Resident Commissioners, officers, and former officers of the
House and their spouses to any former Member, former Delegate,
former Resident Commissioner, former officer, or spouse who is
a lobbyist registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
or any successor statute, or who is an agent of a foreign
principal as defined in clause 5 of rule XXV.
Non-Disclosure Agreements. Subsection (s) continues a
separate order from the 117th Congress providing that non-
disclosure agreements required by offices as a condition of
employment for paid or unpaid staff or contractors cannot
require notice or approval for employees to communicate with
the Committee on Ethics, the Office of Congressional Workplace
Rights, or any other office or entity designated by the
Committee on House Administration; and that non-disclosure
agreements must also provide clear guidance to that effect.
Mandatory Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policies
for House Offices. Subsection (t) continues a separate order
from the 117th Congress requiring the Committee on House
Administration to issue regulations to carry out the subsection
by April 1, 2023. Additionally, each House office is directed
to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy.
Displaying Statement of Rights and Protections Provided to
House Employees. Subsection (u) continues from the 117th
Congress a requirement that the Committee on House
Administration issue regulations requiring each House office to
prominently display a statement of the rights and protections
provided to House employees under the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995, including procedures available to
employees for responding to and adjudicating allegations of
workplace rights violations.
Requiring Members to Pay for Discrimination Settlements.
Subsection (v) continues from the 117th Congress a requirement
for a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner to
reimburse the Treasury for any settlement of a complaint
related to a claim alleging a violation by the Member,
Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner of sections 201(a),
206(a), or 208 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995,
which cover discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or an employee's service in
the uniformed services, and retaliation for claims alleging
such discrimination.
Congressional Member Organization Transparency Reform.
Subsection (w) modifies Congressional Member Organization
Transparency reform to allow participating Members to enter
into agreements with eligible Congressional Member
Organizations for the purpose of payment of salaries and
expenses. The subsection requires that for an organization to
be eligible during the 118th Congress, the organization must
register with the Committee on House Administration, designate
a single Member to be responsible for the administration of the
organization, have at least three employees assigned to perform
work for the organization, and had at least 30 Members during
the 117th Congress using a portion of their Members'
Representational Allowance to pay for the salaries and expenses
of the organization.
Determination with Respect to Placement of Measure on
Consensus Calendar. Subsection (x) directs the Majority Leader
to submit a statement to the Congressional Record if a measure
does not comply with his legislative protocols within two
legislative days of a measure being placed on the Consensus
Calendar.
Transfer of Certain Committee Records to the Committee on
House Administration. Subsection (y) directs those committees
designated by section 7(b)(1) of House Resolution 503, 117th
Congress, and the Archivist of the United States to transfer
any records related to the committee established pursuant to
House Resolution 503, 117th Congress, to the Committee on House
Administration not later than January 17, 2023.
Procedures During District Work Periods. Subsection (z)
provides that during district work periods throughout the 118th
Congress, the Journal shall be approved; the Chair may declare
the House adjourned to meet within Constitutional limits; the
Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair;
and each day during this period shall not constitute a day for
purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution, clause 7 of
rule XIII (resolutions of inquiry), clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII
(motions to instruct conferees), and clause 7 of XV (Consensus
Calendar).
In carrying out this subsection, it is expected that the
designation of a district work period will be satisfied by a
letter submitted by the Speaker that is laid before the House.
Reduction of Unauthorized Spending. Subsection (aa)
establishes a new point of order against an unauthorized
appropriation in a general appropriation bill in excess of the
most recent enacted level. If such a point of order is
sustained, an amendment shall be considered to have been
adopted reducing the amount of the appropriation to the most
recent enacted level. In order to entertain a point of order
under this subsection, the level of the most recently enacted
appropriation must be submitted to the Chair.
Numbering of Bills. Subsection (bb) reserves the first 10
numbers for bills (H.R. 1 through H.R. 10) for assignment by
the Speaker and the second 10 numbers for bills (H.R. 11
through H.R. 20) for assignment by the Minority Leader.
Section 4. Committees, Commissions, and House Offices
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Subsection
(a) establishes the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus
Pandemic of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability to
investigate, make findings, and provide legislative
recommendations on the origins of the Coronavirus pandemic,
including the Federal Government's funding of gain-of-function
research, the use of taxpayer funds and relief programs to
address the pandemic, the effectiveness of laws and regulations
to address the Coronavirus pandemic and prepare for future
pandemics, the development of vaccines and treatments and the
implementation of vaccine mandates for federal employees and
the military, the economic impact of the pandemic, including
state and local government responses, the impact of school
closures on American children, Executive Branch decisions and
communications related to the pandemic, the protection of
whistleblowers who provided information about improper
activities, and inter-government cooperation regarding
oversight of the preparedness for and response to the pandemic.
The Speaker is directed to appoint up to 12 Members,
Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner to serve on the Select
Subcommittee and to designate one of its members to serve as
the chair. Not more than five of the members may be appointed
on the recommendation of the Minority Leader. The chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and
Accountability shall be ex officio members of the Select
Subcommittee.
Rule XI and the rules of the Committee on Oversight and
Accountability shall apply to the Select Subcommittee, except
that the chair, after consultation with the ranking minority
member, may allow members to question witnesses for more than
five minutes and may allow staff to question witnesses.
The Select Subcommittee may not authorize and issue
subpoenas, but the Committee on Oversight and Accountability
may authorize and issue subpoenas to be returned at the Select
Subcommittee.
The Select Subcommittee may not markup legislation.
The Select Subcommittee must issue a final report of its
findings to the House by January 2, 2025 and will sunset 30
days after filing of the report.
House Democracy Partnership. Subsection (b) reauthorizes
the House Democracy Partnership.
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. Subsection (c)
reauthorizes the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Office of Congressional Ethics. Subsection (d) reauthorizes
the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), reimposes the two-
term limit (a maximum of eight years) for board members, and
requires the board to, within 30 calendar days, appoint OCE
staff and set their compensation.
III. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION AND ACTIVITIES
A. Introduction
The jurisdictional mandate of the Committee on Rules is set
forth in clause 1(o) of rule X as follows:
(o) Committee on Rules.
(1) Rules and joint rules (other than those relating to the
Code of Official Conduct) and order of business of the House.
(2) Recesses and final adjournments of Congress.
The special oversight function of the Committee is outlined
in clause 3(j) of rule X as follows:
(j) The Committee on Rules shall review and study on a
continuing basis the congressional budget process, and the
committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the
House from time to time.
The jurisdictional mandate of the Committee for the
purposes of this survey of activities is broken down into two
subcategories: original jurisdiction matters and special rules
(order of business resolutions). In practice, these subgroups
are intertwined in a manner that greatly affects the way in
which the House conducts its business. Original jurisdiction
matters include all measures pertaining to the rules of the
House, the budget process, and joint rules. These measures are
either referred directly to the Committee by the Speaker or
originate in the Committee itself. They not only pertain to
changes in House procedure, but also cover the Committee's
power to establish select committees, authorize certain
investigations, provide enforcement procedures for the budget
process, and to establish congressional procedures for
considering certain executive branch proposals.
The other subgroup of the Committee's jurisdictional
mandate, referred to as order of business resolutions or
``special rules,'' is used by the Committee to direct the
manner in which a bill or resolution will be considered by the
House. ``Special rules,'' in the form of House resolutions,
tailor the time allotted for debate and the process by which a
bill can be amended. This is done to allow the House to
consider the subject matter in a way that best suits the bill's
individual issues and/or controversies. These rules may also
contain waivers of specific House rules or provisions of the
Congressional Budget Act. It is sometimes necessary to waive
the rules of the House in order to allow the chamber to
consider all the facets of the particular issue or to
facilitate resolving differences with the Senate. Special rules
also allow the House to consider measures according to the
majority leadership's legislative scheduling priorities rather
than in the numerical order in which they were reported.
During the 118th Congress, the Committee held 70 days of
hearings pursuant to the 183 written requests from committee
chairs seeking rules. The Committee reported 67 special orders
providing for the consideration of 182 bills and resolutions
and one Senate amendment.
The Committee granted no open rules, one modified open
rule, 83 structured rules, and 115 closed rules for the
consideration of bills and resolutions. In summary, of the 67
special orders reported by the Committee on Rules, the House
adopted 60, amended six, tabled one, and rejected six.
At the close of the 118th Congress, no Rules Committee
matters remained on the House Calendar. The Committee on Rules
reported one original jurisdiction measure. Neither the
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process nor the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House held any
hearings during the Congress.
B. Special Orders or Rules
1. RULE REQUESTS
The process of considering requests for special orders or
``rules'' usually begins when the Committee on Rules receives a
letter from a committee requesting that it hold a hearing and
consider a rule for a particular measure or measures. The
letter is signed by the full committee chair and most often
makes a specific request for the type of rule the Rules
Committee deems appropriate. Once a hearing has been scheduled,
the Committee on Rules allows any Member who has submitted an
amendment to a bill being taken up at the hearing to testify on
the amendment(s). Under normal circumstances, and pursuant to
Committee rules, electronic copies of the legislation and the
accompanying committee report or conference report are provided
to the Committee members at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting.
The Committee gives written notice to its members and
notifies the pertinent committee of the scheduled hearing date
at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the hearing,
unless an emergency situation exists. If Budget Act violations
are present, the Budget Committee Chair often advises the
Committee on Rules which specific waivers should be granted.
The position of the Budget Committee on these matters is merely
advisory in nature; the Committee on Rules has sole
jurisdiction over waivers of the Budget Act, subject to House
approval of the special rule containing such waivers.
2. HEARINGS
The Rules Committee Chair controls the order in which
witnesses appear and also initiates the questioning. Typically,
the chair of the committee of jurisdiction or a designee
requesting the rule makes a short statement, followed by the
ranking minority member. Sometimes the subcommittee chair and
subcommittee ranking minority member appear on behalf of their
full committee counterparts on the rule request. After
committee witnesses, Members wishing to testify in favor of
their submitted amendment(s) may do so as part of a panel of
amendment witnesses.
In many cases, the legislative components of the proposed
special order form the basis for the dialogue between committee
chairs asking for the rule and the Rules Committee members. The
questioning often encompasses the merits of the legislation
itself. If the legislation is particularly wide-ranging or
controversial, Representatives who do not sit on the relevant
legislative committee seek to testify. Questioning of each
witness takes place under the five-minute rule until each
Committee member has had an opportunity to question the
witness. Questioning is rather informal. The chair rarely
enforces the five-minute rule, and Committee members yield to
one another to allow their colleagues to make a specific point
or follow up on a line of questioning.
A quorum, which exists when at least seven Rules Committee
members of the 13 are in attendance, must be present before a
recommendation on a rule can be ordered reported, postponed, or
tabled.
After the Committee votes to approve a rule, the chair and
ranking minority member each assign one of their members to
manage the rule on the floor. The majority manager's name
appears on the rule and report, and the rule is typically filed
electronically, with the filed text being posted on the
Committee website. Once filed, the resolution and report are
assigned numbers.
Any member may ask for a record or a division vote.
Historically, many decisions of the Committee were made by
voice vote, but in the last several Congresses the number of
record votes demanded has increased. For the entire 100th
Congress there were 18 roll call votes demanded; in the 101st
Congress there were 26; in the 102nd there were 193; in the
103rd there were 533; in the 104th there were 327; in the 105th
there were 104; in the 106th there were 119; in the 107th there
were 176; in the 108th there were 326; in the 109th there were
254; in the 110th there were 620; in the 111th there were 517;
in the 112th there were 366; in the 113th there were 213; in
the 114th there were 221; in the 115th there were 287; in the
116th there were 363; and in the 117th there were 310. This
Congress, 285 record votes were requested.
Once a special rule has been reported, the Majority
Leader-- working closely with the Speaker, the Rules Committee
Chair, and the substantive committee chair--decides upon an
appropriate date and time for the consideration of the rule on
the floor, though it is often considered on the following
legislative day. Rules can be considered on the same day they
are reported, if the House agrees to consideration of the rule
by a two-thirds vote. The Committee has authority to report a
rule waiving this requirement with respect to another rule.
3. SPECIAL ORDERS OR RULES
a. Background
Table 1 in the Appendix categorizes all special rules
granted by the Committee. These special rules are broken down
into 20 different categories dealing with all stages of the
legislative process in the House.
The Rules Committee has granted special rules that provided
for specified amendment and debate structures, which assisted
floor managers in managing the schedule. The Committee has also
granted special rules for the consideration of legislation that
resolved differences among, and responded to, the legislative
actions of committees. Some of these rules also addressed
House-Senate relations. The explanations of these types of
special rules and their methods of categorization are outlined
below.
b. Categories of Rules Granted with Amendment Structures
In categorizing special rules that specified an amendment
structure, this report focuses only on those rules that both
provided for the initial consideration of bills, joint
resolutions, or budget resolutions, and which provided for an
amendment process. Therefore, rules providing for general
debate only, stopping short of consideration of the measure for
amendment, or providing for consideration of a conference
report (which are otherwise privileged and, under regular order
are non-amendable) are not included in these categories. The
amendment structure categories are as follows: (1) open rules,
(2) modified open rules, (3) structured rules, (4) closed
rules, (5) senate amendment rules, and (6) conference report
rules.
(1) Open Rules. Under an open rule, any Member may offer an
amendment that complies with the standing rules of the House
and the Budget Act. The rule itself places no restrictions or
prohibitions on amendments and provides an equal opportunity
for all Members to offer amendments.
(2) Modified Open Rules. This type of rule permits the
offering of only those amendments preprinted in the
Congressional Record, could set a time limit for debate on an
amendment, or both. A modified open rule with a preprinting
requirement could require that amendments be printed in the
Congressional Record by a specific date; in other cases,
printing must occur before the consideration of the bill. In
most cases, these rules do not prohibit second degree
amendments. Requiring that amendments be printed in advance of
their consideration affords Members a better idea of the range
of issues to be debated and voted on during consideration of
the bill. This can particularly be true of bills or joint
resolutions involving complex matters.
(3) Structured Rules. Under a structured rule, the Rules
Committee limits the amendments that may be offered to only
those amendments designated in the Rules Committee report to
accompany the rule, or which precludes amendments to a
particular portion of a bill, even though the rest of the bill
may be completely open to amendment. In the case of a
structured rule, the Chair will announce through a ``Dear
Colleague'' letter the intention of the Committee to hold a
hearing on a measure and to review all amendments. This letter
also includes a deadline for amendment submissions. In some
instances, the amendments made in order represent all of the
amendments submitted to the Committee.
(4) Closed Rules. This type of rule is one under which no
amendments may be offered from the House floor.
(5) Senate Amendment Rules. This type of rule generally
provides for the consideration of a Senate amendment or
amendments in the House and for a motion to concur in the
Senate amendment with or without an amendment. These rules also
usually specify a period of time for debate on the motion
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking
minority member of the committee of jurisdiction, as well as
any necessary waivers against consideration of either the
Senate amendment or against the motion to concur.
(6) Conference Report Rules. Under the standing rules of
the House, conference reports are privileged matters. Unless
the requirement is waived, House rules require that a
conference report be available for at least 72 hours before it
can be called up for consideration. After that time, because it
is privileged, it can be called up at any time without a rule
from the Rules Committee, however, the typical practice in
recent congresses is for the Rules Committee to report a
special rule. A conference report represents the collective
agreement of the House and the Senate. Changing individual
components of the agreement violates the sanctity of the
agreement itself. Consequently, agreeing to a conference report
is an all-or-nothing question. This is also the reason why,
even as privileged matters, conference reports are not
amendable on the floor of the House.
c. Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Floor Management Tools
Special rules are often utilized to assist the Majority
Leader in setting the floor schedule of the House, as well as
to equip committee chairs and ranking minority members with the
special procedural tools necessary to efficiently manage the
floor consideration of a bill. These categories include (1)
expedited procedure rules, and (2) chairman's en bloc authority
rules. Note that in the 118th Congress, changes to House Rules
were made to allow suspensions to be considered on any day,
making suspension day rules no longer necessary.
(1) Expedited Procedure Rules. This type of rule waives
clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to
consider a special rule on the same day it is reported from the
Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the
Rules Committee. These rules generally specify the measures or
object to which the waiver applies, as well as a defined time
period for its application. These rules are commonly referred
to as ``same-day'' rules. In some cases, the rule will not
specify the object of the waiver. These rules are referred to
as ``blanket same-day'' rules.
(2) Chair's En Bloc Authority Rules. This category of rule
authorizes the chair of a committee or his or her designee to
offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments made in order
by the special rule that have not earlier been disposed of. In
most cases, the rule also allows germane modifications to any
such amendments included in the en bloc amendment only by
unanimous consent. With the exception of rules on
appropriations bills (which permit en bloc amendments that do
not increase budget authority or outlays in the bill), a Member
seeking to offer amendments en bloc must obtain unanimous
consent if they amend portions of the bill not yet open to
amendment, unless a special rule authorizes several amendments
to be offered and considered as a group. There is usually a
specified time for divided debate on the amendment and a
prohibition on amendments to and demands for a division of the
question on the en bloc amendment. Generally, the original
sponsor of the amendment must agree to having the amendment
considered en bloc, and these rules generally provide that the
original proponent of an amendment included in such an en bloc
amendment may insert a statement in the Congressional Record
immediately before the disposition of the en bloc amendment.
Such a rule enables the floor manager to maximize efficiency
and consensus while minimizing duplicative floor time and
consideration.
(3) Providing for the Consideration of Multiple Measures.
This type of rule provides for consideration of multiple pieces
of legislation in the same rule to allow for efficient use of
floor debate in the House of Representatives.
(4) Motion to Table Resolution. This type of rule provides
the final disposition of a previously reported special rule
from the Committee on Rules.
d. Categories of Rules Granted to Resolve Differences Among and
Responding to the Legislative Actions of Committees
As the nexus of the legislative process in the House, the
Rules Committee often is the institutional mechanism used to
reconcile differences in legislative recommendations among
multiple committees. Two often used, and often misunderstood,
special rule features utilized to achieve these goals are (1)
self-executing rules and (2) original text rules.
(1) Self-Executing Rules. This type of rule provides that,
upon the adoption of the special rule, the text of a measure is
modified or amended in some specified manner. Therefore, the
House's adoption of the rule itself has the effect of amending
the underlying measure. Self-executing rules may be utilized by
the Rules Committee for a variety of reasons, including but not
limited to: the correction of rule or Budget Act violations;
providing for the adoption of the committee-recommended
amendment; the reconciling of multiple committee legislative
recommendations, the elimination of procedural votes; the
separation of policy issues; or, the complete redrafting of the
legislation.
(2) Original Text Rules. When a committee reports a
measure, it often will favorably report the measure with a
recommendation that an amendment or amendments be adopted by
the full House. This type of rule generally provides that the
committee-recommended amendment becomes the base text for the
purpose of further amendment to the bill. This is often done to
acknowledge the actions of the committee at the beginning of
the consideration of a bill, and also to simplify the amendment
process.
(3) Re-referral of Certain Measures. This tool allows for a
measure to be re-referred to a committee.
e. Categories of Rules Granted Dealing with House-Senate Relations
While resolving differences with the Senate often involves
privileged motions in the House, the Rules Committee is often
called upon to expedite such procedural situations or to
address unique procedural circumstances. The categories of such
special rules are (1) Senate hook-up rules, (2) motion to go to
conference rules, (3) engrossment of multiple measures rules,
and (4) instructing the Clerk regarding the transmittal of
papers.
(1) Senate Hook-up Rules. The rules of the House provide
for three methods of getting to conference with the Senate: (1)
agreeing to a motion to go to conference by unanimous consent;
(2) obtaining a special rule from the Rules Committee; or (3)
receiving specific authorization from each committee that
received an initial referral of and reported the bill (clause 1
of rule XXII). Most often chairmen obtain conference authority
from their committee at the time a bill is ordered reported.
Most special rules allowing for a Senate hook-up provide that
after passage of a House bill, it shall be in order to take a
specific Senate bill from the Speaker's table, consider it in
the House, and to move to strike all after the enacting clause
and insert the text of the House bill as passed by the House.
These special rules further provide that if the motion is
adopted and the Senate bill, as amended, is passed, then it
shall be in order to move that the House insist on its
amendment and request a conference with the Senate. These hook-
up provisions can either be included in the original rule
providing for consideration of the House bill or in a separate
special rule.
(2) Motion to go to Conference Rules. These special rules
are those separate rules that provide for the motion to go to
conference with the Senate, by either disagreeing with the
Senate position and requesting a conference or insisting on the
House position and agreeing to a conference.
(3) Engrossment of Multiple Measures Rules. These types of
special rules generally provide for separate consideration and
final passage votes on multiple bills, generally relating to a
similar issue. The rule then instructs the House Clerk to
engross the individually-passed bills into one bill before
transmitting them to the Senate for consideration.
(4) Instructing the Clerk Regarding the Transmittal of
Papers. These types of special rules instruct the Clerk to
withhold the transmittal of papers until the Clerk is notified
of certain actions taken by the other body. This is done to
address timing issues related to the passage or consideration
of measures by the Senate.
f. Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Housekeeping Tools
Special rules are often utilized to assist House Leadership
and committees with housekeeping elements to ensure the smooth
running of House floor operations generally during constituent
work breaks.
(1) Report Filing Authority. When a committee favorably
reports a measure, it must file an accompanying report
describing the purpose and scope of the legislation and the
reasons for recommended approval. This tool allows for the
filing of these reports from specific committees on days when
the House is not otherwise in session.
(2) Providing For Adoption of Certain Measures. This tool
allows for the adoption of a measure (generally a resolution),
upon the adoption of the special rule or another action of the
House, so that a separate vote on that underlying measure is
not required.
(3) Removing a Certain Member from a Certain Standing
Committee of the House. This tool allows for the House to vote
to remove a member from a committee based upon his or her
actions.
4. FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL RULE
When the time comes to call up a special rule, the majority
member who filed the rule (a privileged House resolution), or
another majority member of the Rules Committee designated by
the chair, is recognized by the Speaker. That Member stands at
the majority committee table on the House Floor. Once
recognized, the member states:
``M__. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I
call up House Resolution ____, and ask for its immediate
consideration.''
Any Member of the Committee on Rules may be recognized to
call up a rule that has been on the House Calendar for at least
seven legislative days, and the Speaker is required to
recognize the Rules Committee member as a privileged matter, as
long as the member has given one day's notice of an intent to
seek recognition for that purpose.
Once the Clerk has read the resolution, the Speaker
recognizes the majority floor manager for one hour, then
customarily yields 30 minutes to a minority counterpart for the
purposes of debate only. The length of debate on the rule
varies according to the complexity of the rule and the degree
of controversy over the bill.
Since a rule is considered in the House under the hour
rule, no amendments are in order unless the majority floor
manager offers an amendment or yields to another member for
that purpose. At the conclusion of debate on the rule, the
floor manager moves the previous question. If no objection is
heard, the House proceeds to vote on the rule. If objection is
heard, a vote occurs on the previous question. If the previous
question is rejected, however, a member who opposed the
previous question (usually the Rules Committee minority floor
manager) is recognized. That Member then controls one hour of
debate time on the rule. The member controlling the time may
offer an amendment to the rule and then move the previous
question on the amendment and on the rule when debate has
concluded. Once the rule is adopted (with or without
amendments), the legislation it concerns is eligible for
consideration under the terms of the rule.
5. RULES REJECTED, TABLED, OR PENDING
In the 118th Congress, the Committee on Rules reported 67
rules. The House adopted 60 of these rules, tabled one rule,
and rejected six rules. There were no rules pending at the end
of the 118th Congress.
a. Rules Rejected by the House
Six rules were rejected by the House during the 118th
Congress. H. Res. 463, providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,
to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have
no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is
enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the
nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of
statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for
consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of
Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for
consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary
of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the
proposed rule titled ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy
Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking
Products'', and for other purposes, was rejected by the House
on June 6, 2023.
H. Res. 680, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of
the sale of internal combustion engines, and providing for
consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for
the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2024, and for other purposes, was rejected by the House on
September 19, 2023.
H. Res. 712, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other
purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130)
to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas;
and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684)
condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their
right to bear arms, was rejected by the House on September 21,
2023.
H. Res. 869, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and
Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze
certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between
the United States and Iran, and for other purposes, was
rejected by the House on November 15, 2023.
H. Res. 994, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
7160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the
limitation on the amount certain married individuals can deduct
for State and local taxes, and providing for consideration of
the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-
American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for
other purposes, was rejected by the House on February 14, 2024.
H. Res. 1125, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of
1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to
extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical
miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United
States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219;
providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112)
denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and
providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117)
opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with
respect to Gaza, was rejected by the House on April 10, 2024.
b. Rules Tabled by the House
One rule was tabled by the House during the 118th Congress:
H. Res. 699, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of
natural gas; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.
Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico,
Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to
the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms; and providing for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for
fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes, was tabled by the
House on October 3, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of H. Res.
756.
c. Rules Pending
There were no rules pending in the House during the 118th
Congress.
6. EXPLANATION OF WAIVERS OF ALL POINTS OF ORDER
The Committee on Rules customarily provides waivers of all
points of order when constructing special rules for the
consideration of measures. This is commonly referred to as a
``blanket waiver'' or ``prophylactic waiver'' because in most
cases there are no applicable points of order against the
measure. Just because a special rule includes a blanket waiver
does not mean that points of order lie against any of the
measures made in order or provisions contained in those
measures; rather, blanket waivers ensure the immediate
consideration of the underlying measure by providing the chair
with the ability to easily dispense with dilatory or specious
points of order by asserting that, ``pursuant to the previous
order of the House, all points of order are waived.''
Also, as part of the Committee's role as scheduler for the
House, it is the Committee's responsibility to ensure that when
a majority of the House votes in favor of considering a measure
notwithstanding any technical or substantive violations of the
rules, a point of order would not prevent that measure's
consideration.
It is important to note that any specific waivers
contemplated by a blanket waiver of all points of order are
required, to the maximum extent possible, to be specified in
the Rules Committee report accompanying the resolution and are
also compiled in this report.
7. WAIVERS OF HOUSE RULES
The following compilation identifies the Rules of the House
that were waived in specific resolutions and the legislation
that required the waiver. There is also an indication whether
the rule was waived against consideration of the bill (B),
original text (OT), amendments (A), the number of which is
indicated in [], a motion (M), a conference report (CR), or
provisions (P).
Rule XI, Clause 2(h)--Prohibits reporting a measure or recommendation by a committee unless a majority of the
committee is actually present
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 463........................ H.R. 288.............. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of B
2023.
H. Res. 463........................ H.R. 277.............. REINS Act of 2023...................... B
H. Res. 495........................ H.R. 288.............. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of B
2023.
H. Res. 495........................ H.R. 277.............. REINS Act of 2023...................... B
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Rule XIII, Clause 3(c)(5)--Requires committee reports on a bill or joint resolution that establish or
reauthorize Federal programs to indicate whether any such program is known to be duplicative of another such
program
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 614........................ H.R. 4366............. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.. B
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Rule XIII, Clause 3(c)(6)--Prohibits consideration of a reported bill unless the committee report designates a
hearing used to develop or consider a bill
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 1085....................... H.R. 6009............. Restoring American Energy Dominance Act B
H. Res. 1243....................... H.R. 4763............. Financial Innovation and Technology for B
the 21st Century Act.
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Rule XIII, Clause 3(d)--Requires inclusion of a committee cost estimate in a committee report
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 327........................ H.J. Res. 39.......... Disapproving the rule submitted by the B
Department of Commerce relating to
``Procedures Covering Suspension of
Liquidation, Duties and Estimated
Duties in Accord With Presidential
Proclamation 10414''.
H. Res. 680........................ H.R. 1435............. Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases B
Act.
H. Res. 681........................ H.R. 1435............. Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases B
Act.
H. Res. 699........................ H.R. 1130............. Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential B
Act of 2023.
H. Res. 712........................ H.R. 1130............. Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential B
Act of 2023.
H. Res. 906........................ H.R. 4468............. Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act B
of 2023.
H. Res. 969........................ H.R. 6918............. Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women B
and Families Act.
H. Res. 980........................ H.R. 6678............. Consequences for Social Security Fraud B
Act.
H. Res. 980........................ H.R. 6976............. Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act.. B
H. Res. 1085....................... H.R. 1023............. To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air B
Act, relating to the greenhouse gas
reduction fund. [Cutting Green
Corruption and Taxes Act].
H. Res. 1085....................... H.R. 7023............. Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act B
[Creating Confidence in Clean Water
Permitting Act].
H. Res. 1173....................... H.R. 6285............. Alaska's Right to Produce Act.......... B
H. Res. 1194....................... H.J. Res. 109......... Providing for congressional disapproval B
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Securities and Exchange Commission
relating to ``Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 121''.
H. Res. 1341....................... H.R. 8281............. Safeguard American Voter Eligibility B
Act.
H. Res. 1486....................... H.R. 8205............. Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our B
Streets Act.
H. Res. 1486....................... H.R. 8790............. Fix Our Forests Act.................... B
H. Res. 1568....................... H.R. 7409............. Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources B
Act.
H. Res. 1576....................... H.R. 1449............. Committing Leases for Energy Access Now B
Act.
H. Res. 1616....................... H.R. 115.............. Midnight Rules Relief Act.............. B
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Rule XIII, Clause 3(e)(1)--Requires the inclusion of a comparative print for a bill or joint resolution
proposing to repeal or amend a statute
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 199........................ H.R. 140.............. Protecting Speech from Government OT
Interference Act.
H. Res. 241........................ H.R. 5................ Parents Bill of Rights Act............. OT
H. Res. 383........................ H.R. 1163............. Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of B
Unemployment Fraud Act.
H. Res. 582........................ H.R. 2670............. National Defense Authorization Act for B
Fiscal Year 2024.
H. Res. 699........................ H.R. 1130............. Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential B
Act of 2023.
H. Res. 712........................ H.R. 1130............. Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential B
Act of 2023.
H. Res. 1085....................... H.R. 1023............. To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air B
Act, relating to the greenhouse gas
reduction fund. [Cutting Green
Corruption and Taxes Act].
H. Res. 1287....................... H.R. 8070............. Servicemember Quality of Life B
Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Rule XIII, Clause 4(a)--Prohibits the consideration of a measure or matter reported by a committee until the
proposed text of the report has been available for 72 hours
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 6323............. Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023...... B
H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 4639............. Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act... B
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Rule XVI, Clause 7--Requires than no motion or proposition on a subject different from that under consideration
shall be admitted under color of amendment
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Resolution Measure Title Object
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Res. 1612....................... Senate amendment to WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life M
H.R. 5009. Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025].
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Rule XXI, Clause 2--Prohibits unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 680........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 712........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4367............. Department of Homeland Security P
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4368............. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food P
and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4665............. Department of State, Foreign P
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4394............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024.
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4364............. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, P
2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4821............. Department of the Interior, P
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4820............. Transportation, Housing and Urban P
Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 847........................ H.R. 4664............. Making appropriations for financial P
services and general government for
the fiscal year ending September 30,
2024, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1269....................... H.R. 8580............. Military Construction, Veterans P
Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8774............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8771............. Department of State, Foreign P
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8752............. Department of Homeland Security P
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1341....................... H.R. 8772............. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, P
2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8997............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8998............. Department of the Interior, P
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025.
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Rule XXI, Clause 2(e)--Prohibits non-emergency appropriations and spending cuts in bills designated as emergency
appropriations bills
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Resolution Measure Title Object
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4394............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024.
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Rule XXI, Clause 4--Prohibits reporting a bill carrying an appropriation from a committee not having
jurisdiction to report an appropriation
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Resolution Measure Title Object
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Res. 582........................ H.R. 2670............. National Defense Authorization Act for P
Fiscal Year 2024.
H. Res. 597........................ H.R. 3935............. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership P
in American Aviation Act.
H. Res. 1287....................... H.R. 8070............. Servicemember Quality of Life P
Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
H. Res. 1612....................... Senate amendment to WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life M
H.R. 5009. Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025].
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Rule XXI, Clause 5(a)--Prohibits a bill or joint resolution carrying a tax or tariff measure from being reported
by a committee not having jurisdiction to report tax or tariff measures
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Resolution Measure Title Object
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Res. 495........................ H.J. Res. 44.......... Providing for congressional disapproval P
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives relating to
``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with
Attached `Stabilizing Braces'''.
H. Res. 597........................ H.R. 3935............. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership P
in American Aviation Act.
H. Res. 680........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 712........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4367............. Department of Homeland Security P
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4368............. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food P
and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4394............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4820............. Transportation, Housing and Urban P
Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4821............. Department of the Interior, P
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 847........................ H.R. 4664............. Financial Services and General P
Government Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 6323............. Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023...... P
H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 6046............. Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act. P
H. Res. 1243....................... H.R. 4763............. Financial Innovation and Technology for P
the 21st Century Act.
H. Res. 1269....................... H.R. 8580............. Military Construction, Veterans P
Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8774............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8771............. Department of State, Foreign P
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8752............. Department of Homeland Security P
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1341....................... H.R. 8772............. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, P
2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8997............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8998............. Department of the Interior, P
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025.
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Rule XXI, Clause 10--Prohibits consideration of a measure if it has the net effect of increasing mandatory
spending over the five-year or ten-year period
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 429........................ H.R. 467.............. HALT Fentanyl Act...................... B
H. Res. 524........................ H.R. 3564............. Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of B
2023.
H. Res. 597........................ H.R. 3935............. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership B
in American Aviation Act.
H. Res. 1243....................... H.R. 4763............. Financial Innovation and Technology for B
the 21st Century Act.
H. Res. 1602....................... H.R. 7198............. Prove It Act of 2024................... B
H. Res. 1612....................... S. 4199............... Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting B
Emergencies Solved Act of 2024.
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Rule XXI, Clause 11--Prohibits consideration of a bill or joint resolution which has not been reported by a
committee until such measure has been available to Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner for 72
hours
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 730........................ H.R. 5692............. Ukraine Security Assistance and B
Oversight Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2024.
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Rule XXI, Clause 12--Prohibits consideration of a bill or joint resolution pursuant to a special order of
business reported by the Committee on Rules that has not been reported by a committee
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 260........................ H.R. 1................ Lower Energy Costs Act................. B
H. Res. 327........................ H.R. 2811............. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.......... B
H. Res. 383........................ H.R. 2................ Secure the Border Act of 2023.......... B
H. Res. 456........................ H.R. 3746............. Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023...... B
H. Res. 730........................ H.R. 5692............. Ukraine Security Assistance and B
Oversight Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 864........................ H.R. 5894............. Departments of Labor, Health and Human B
Services, and Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 869........................ H.R. 5893............. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 994........................ H.R. 7160............. SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.. B
H. Res. 1009....................... H.R. 7176............. Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential B
Act of 2024.
H. Res. 1052....................... H.R. 7511............. Laken Riley Act........................ B
H. Res. 1125....................... H.R. 7888............. Reforming Intelligence and Securing B
America Act.
H. Res. 1137....................... H.R. 7888............. Reforming Intelligence and Securing B
America Act.
H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 4691............. Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of B
2023.
H. Res. 1149....................... H.R. 5947............. To provide for the rescission of B
certain waivers and licenses relating
to Iran, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1160....................... H.R. 8038............. 21st Century Peace through Strength Act B
H. Res. 1173....................... H.R. 6090............. Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023..... B
H. Res. 1194....................... H.R. 2925............. Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024.. B
H. Res. 1227....................... H.R. 8369............. Israel Security Assistance Support Act. B
H. Res. 1269....................... H.R. 8282............. Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act... B
H. Res. 1430....................... H.R. 9456............. Protecting American Agriculture from B
Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024.
H. Res. 1455....................... H.R. 5717............. No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.... B
H. Res. 1455....................... H.J. Res. 136......... Providing for congressional disapproval B
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Environmental Protection Agency
relating to ``Multi-Pollutant
Emissions Standards for Model Years
2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-
Duty Vehicles''.
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Section 3(aa) of H. Res. 5--Prohibits an unauthorized appropriation in an appropriations bill in excess of the
most recent enacted level
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 680........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 712........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4365............. Department of Defense Appropriations P
Act, 2024.
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Rule XXI, Clause 12--Prohibits consideration of a bill or joint resolution pursuant to a special order of
business reported by the Committee on Rules that has not been reported by a committee
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4367............. Department of Homeland Security P
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4368............. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food P
and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4665............. Department of State, Foreign P
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4394............. Energy and Water Development and P
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4820............. Transportation, Housing and Urban P
Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4821............. Department of the Interior, P
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 847........................ H.R. 4664............. Financial Services and General P
Government Appropriations Act, 2024.
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Section 3(e)(2)(B) of H. Res. 5--Prohibits consideration of legislation that increases net direct spending by
greater than $2.5 billion in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2034
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 429........................ H.J. Res. 45.......... Providing for congressional disapproval B
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Department of Education relating
to ``Waivers and Modifications of
Federal Student Loans''.
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Section 3(f) of H. Res. 5--Requires the Spending Reduction Account in a general appropriation bill to include
either a recitation of the amount by which an applicable allocation of new budget authority under section 302(b)
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the amount of new budget authority proposed by the bill or if no
such allocation is in effect, ``$0''
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 756....................... H.R. 4364............. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, B
2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4820............. Transportation, Housing and Urban B
Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
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8. WAIVERS OF BUDGET ENFORCEMENT
The following compilation identifies the sections of the
Budget Act that were waived in specific resolutions and the
legislation that required the waiver. There is also an
indication whether the rule was waived against consideration of
the bill (B), the original text (OT), amendments (A), a motion
(M), a conference report (CR), or provisions (P).
Section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibits consideration of legislation, as reported, providing new
budget authority, change in revenues, change in public debt, new entitlement authority or new credit authority
for a fiscal year until the budget resolution for that year has been agreed to
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 327........................ H.R. 2811............. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.......... B
H. Res. 383........................ H.R. 2................ Secure the Border Act of 2023.......... B
H. Res. 429........................ H.J. Res. 45.......... Providing for congressional disapproval B
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Department of Education relating
to ``Waivers and Modifications of
Federal Student Loans''.
H. Res. 456........................ H.R. 3746............. Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023...... B
H. Res. 495........................ H.J. Res. 44.......... Providing for congressional disapproval B
under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule submitted by
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives relating to
``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with
Attached `Stabilizing Braces''.
H. Res. 524........................ H.R. 3564............. Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of B
2023.
H. Res. 597........................ H.R. 3935............. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership B
in American Aviation Act.
H. Res. 699........................ H.R. 5525............. Continuing Appropriations and Border B
Security Enhancement Act, 2024.
H. Res. 741........................ H.R. 5525............. Continuing Appropriations and Border B
Security Enhancement Act, 2024.
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Section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibits consideration of legislation within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on the Budget unless referred to or reported by the Budget Committee
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4367............. Department of Homeland Security B
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 723........................ H.R. 4665............. Department of State, Foreign B
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 756........................ H.R. 4394............. Energy and Water Development and B
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024.
H. Res. 838........................ H.R. 4821............. Department of the Interior, B
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 847........................ H.R. 4664............. Financial Services and General B
Government Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 864........................ H.R. 5894............. Departments of Labor, Health and Human B
Services, and Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8774............. Department of Defense Appropriations B
Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8771............. Department of State, Foreign B
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316....................... H.R. 8752............. Department of Homeland Security B
Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8997............. Energy and Water Development and B
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2025.
H. Res. 1370....................... H.R. 8998............. Department of the Interior, B
Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025.
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Section 425 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibits consideration of any legislation that would increase the
direct costs of Federal intergovernmental mandates beyond $50,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) unless the
legislation provides for new budget authority or the legislation appropriates sufficient funds to cover the new
costs
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Resolution Measure Title Object
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H. Res. 383........................ H.R. 2................ Secure the Border Act of 2023.......... B
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C. Original Jurisdiction Matter
1. COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION MEASURES
The following is a list of original jurisdiction measures
that were considered by the Committee during the 118th
Congress. The list identifies the measures by number and title
or subject and includes the action and date the action was
taken by the Committee and the House.
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Measure Title Date Reported Status
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H. Res. 918............................ Directing certain committees to December 12, 2023......... Passed
continue their ongoing House
investigations as part of the December
existing House of 13, 2023
Representatives inquiry into
whether sufficient grounds
exist for the House of
Representatives to exercise
its Constitutional power to
impeach Joseph Biden,
President of the United States
of America, and for other
purposes.
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2. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION FULL COMMITTEE HEARINGS
The following is a list of original jurisdiction hearings
that were held by the Committee during the 118th Congress.
a. Examining China's Coercive Economic Tactics
On May 10, 2023, the Committee on Rules held an original
jurisdiction hearing entitled, ``Examining China's Coercive
Economic Tactics''. The discussion focused on how the People's
Republic of China has engaged in coercion through various
outlets for decades to create pressure on trading partners,
directly on foreign countries, on NGOs, and even private
corporations and how this can have a varying effect on the
economy, political landscape, and human rights for both the
United States and its allies such as Japan or Korea. Additional
discussion included how to better understand future threats to
the United States and its allies and examining existing and new
legislative tools that can be used to combat coercion.
Testimony was heard from one panel of four witnesses, Victor
Cha, Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair, Center for
Strategic and International Studies; Jamil Jaffer, Founder and
Executive Director, National Security Institute; Derek
Scissors, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute; Yaqiu
Wang, Senior China Researcher, Human Rights Watch.
Additional discussion was heard from the following Members
of the Committee, the Hon. Tom Cole (R-OK), Chair; Hon. James
P. McGovern (D-MA); Hon. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX); Hon.
Michelle Fischbach (R-MN); Hon. Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY);
Hon. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM).
b. Member Day Hearing on Proposed Rules Changes for the 119th Congress
The Rules for the 118th Congress were adopted by the House
of Representatives on January 9, 2023. Included in this
resolution was a separate order referred to as the Member Day
Hearing Requirement, requiring each Committee, except for the
Committee on Ethics, to hold a Member Day Hearing during the
first session of the 118th Congress to hear testimony from
Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner--whether they
are a member of the committee or not--on proposed legislation
within its jurisdiction. The provision permits the Committee on
Rules to hold its Member Day Hearing during the second session
in order to receive testimony on proposed changes to the
standing rules for the next Congress. On September 19, 2024,
the Committee on Rules fulfilled its Member Day Hearing
Requirement by holding a hearing to receive Member testimony on
proposed changes to the Rules of the House of Representatives
for the 119th Congress. The Committee engaged with members in
conversations on a wide range of topics. Hon. Harriet Hageman
(R-WY) testified in favor of requiring all legislation coming
before the House of Representatives to have a sunset provision.
Hon. Bill Foster (D-IL) discussed changes to the discharge
petition. Hon. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) proposed new ideas aimed at
achieving more fiscal accountability, and Hon. Derek Kilmer (D-
WA) advocated for a series of improvements aimed at encouraging
bipartisanship like a biennial, bipartisan Member retreat. The
Committee also discussed proposed changes to the rules
surrounding germaneness, the single subject requirement of
bills, allowing House staff to receive Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) clearances. Testimony was heard from and the
Committee received statements from the following Members of
Congress: Hon. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), Hon. Chuck Edwards
(R-NC), Hon. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Hon. H. Morgan Griffith (R-
VA), Hon. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Hon. Darrell Issa (R-CA),
Hon. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Hon. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Hon. Kevin
Mullin (D-CA), Hon. Mike Levin (D-CA), Hon. Mark Takano (D-CA),
Hon. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Hon. Emmanuel Cleaver (D-MO),
Hon. Bill Foster (D-IL), Hon. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Hon.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). Additional discussion was
heard from the following Members of the Committee: Hon. Michael
C. Burgess (R-TX), Chair; Hon. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN); Hon.
Ralph Norman (R-SC), Hon. Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY); and
Hon. James P. McGovern (D-MA).
3. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION MEASURES REPORTED
a. H. Res. 918, Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing
investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives
inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of
Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach
Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and
for other purposes.
The Constitution vests the House of Representatives with
the ``sole Power of Impeachment''\1\ and provides that the
``President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the
United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for,
and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and
Misdemeanors.''\2\
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\1\U.S. Const. art I, Sec. 2.
\2\U.S. Const. art I, Sec. 4.
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As Alexander Hamilton explained in Federalist No. 65,
impeachment involves ``those offenses which proceed from the
misconduct of public men, or, in other words, from the abuse or
violation of some public trust.''\3\ In our nation's history,
such offenses have included bribery, abuse of power,
obstruction of justice, obstruction of Congress, perjury, and
using one's office for personal gain. Hamilton described
impeachment as a ``bridle in the hands of the legislative body
upon the executive servants of the government.''\4\ As an
exclusive Congressional authority, impeachment serves as a
critical check on the other branches of the federal government.
It also protects our constitutional republic from officers who
engage in malfeasance. Once an officer is impeached and
convicted, he is automatically removed from office and can be
disqualified from ever holding office again.
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\3\Hamilton, Alexander, Federalist No. 65, The New York Packet.
March 7, 1788.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit stated ``To level the grave accusation that a President
may have committed `Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and
Misdemeanors,' U.S. Const. art. II, Sec. 4, the House must be
appropriately informed.''\5\ And an impeachment inquiry is the
traditional means by which the House assembles and evaluates
that information. Throughout our nation's history, it has been
recognized that an impeachment inquiry strengthens the House's
authority to obtain information from the Executive Branch. For
example, President James K. Polk stated that the authority of
the House in an impeachment investigation ``would penetrate
into the most secret recesses of the Executive Departments''\6\
and would include the power to ``command the attendance of any
and every agent of the Government, and compel them to present
all papers, public or private, official or unofficial, and to
testify on oath to all facts within their knowledge.''\7\
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\5\Comm. on Judiciary of U.S. House of Representatives v. McGahn,
968 F.3d 755, 765 (D.C. Cir. 2020) (en banc).
\6\Polk, James K., Special Message to the House of Representatives.
April 20, 1846.
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On September 12, 2023, the Speaker of the House directed
the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight
and Accountability to conduct an inquiry to determine whether
sufficient grounds existed for the impeachment of President
Biden.
On September 27, 2023, the Chairs of these Committees
released a memorandum entitled ``Impeachment Inquiry.'' In that
memorandum, the Chairs explained that for the past several
months, they had been investigating ``(1) foreign money
received by the Biden family, (2) President Joe Biden's
involvement in his family's foreign business entanglements, and
(3) steps taken by the Biden Administration to slow, hamper, or
otherwise impede the criminal investigation of the President's
son, Robert Hunter Biden, which involves funds received by the
Biden family from foreign sources.''\8\ And they reported that,
``[a]s a result of these investigations, the Committees ha[d]
uncovered significant new information that raises serious
concerns as to whether the President has abused his federal
office to enrich his family and conceal his and/or his family's
misconduct.''\9\ Among other things, the Committees found that
(1) the Biden family and their business associates received
over $24 million from foreign sources over the course of
approximately five years; (2) President Biden was personally
involved in his family's foreign business dealings, and those
business arrangements intersected with his official duties; and
(3) the President had not been truthful about his family's
foreign business entanglements.\10\ The Chairs also stated that
they had uncovered substantial information, including through
whistleblowers, indicating that the Biden Administration has
obstructed the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden. This
information includes evidence that Department of Justice
personnel blocked avenues of inquiry that could have led to
evidence incriminating President Biden and impeded efforts to
prosecute Hunter Biden for tax crimes relating to foreign
business arrangements that could have implicated President
Biden.\11\
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\8\Comer, James, Jordan, Jim, and Smith Jason, Impeachment Inquiry
Memorandum. September 27, 2023.
\9\Id.
\10\Id.
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Given the evidence already assembled by the Committees, the
Chairs concluded that a formal impeachment inquiry was
appropriate and necessary. In particular, the Impeachment
Inquiry memorandum set forth in detail ``information indicating
that President Biden may have: (1) performed official acts or
changed United States policy as a direct result of the foreign
money received by his family; (2) provided access to his
federal office in exchange for his family's receipt of foreign
money; and/or (3) knowingly participated in a scheme where
foreign business interests were led to believe that they would
gain access to him (in his official capacity) if they were to
pay substantial amounts of money to his family.'' And if any of
these things had occurred, the Chairs noted that ``they would
constitute a grave abuse of the high office to which the
American people have entrusted President Biden.''\12\
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In light of the evidence amassed by the Committees at that
point, the Chairs stated that the impeachment inquiry would
focus on the following questions:
Did Joe Biden, as Vice President and/or President, take any
official action or effect any change in government policy
because of money or other things of value provided to his
family or him from foreign interests?
Did Joe Biden, as Vice President and/or President, abuse
his office of public trust by providing foreign interests with
access to him and his office in exchange for payments to his
family or him?
Did Joe Biden, as Vice President and/or President, abuse
his office of public trust by knowingly participating in a
scheme to enrich himself or his family by giving foreign
interests the impression that they would receive access to him
and his office in exchange for payments to his family or him?
Did Joe Biden abuse his power as President to impede,
obstruct, or otherwise hinder investigations (including
Congressional investigations) or the prosecution of Hunter
Biden?
However, the Chairs indicated that ``because the
impeachment inquiry will go where [the] evidence leads, the
investigation could head in directions that the Committees do
not currently foresee.''\13\
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Since beginning the impeachment inquiry, the Committees
have taken a significant number of investigative steps,
including but not limited to, subpoenaing bank records of
individual Biden family members as well as entities related to
them, issuing deposition subpoenas to Hunter Biden and James
Biden, conducting transcribed interviews with Department of
Justice and Internal Revenue Service officials involved in the
Hunter Biden investigation, and requesting numerous transcribed
interviews of witnesses to the Biden family's business
dealings. These investigative activities have already uncovered
additional information suggesting that President Biden was
directly involved in and personally benefitted from his
family's business entanglements.
Given the progress that has been made in the impeachment
inquiry to date, the Rules Committee believed that the inquiry
reached the stage where it would be helpful to establish a
formal procedural framework for its conduct.
Additionally, the White House has argued that the
impeachment inquiry lacks constitutional legitimacy because it
commenced without a House vote. In particular, on November 17,
2023, Richard Sauber, Special Counsel to the President, wrote
to the Chairs of the Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight
and Accountability and expressed the view that the House may
not utilize compulsory process pursuant to the impeachment
power absent a vote of the full House to authorize such an
inquiry.\14\
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\14\Sauber, Richard, Letter from the White House, to Hon. James
Comer, Chairman, H. Comm. on Oversight & Accountability. April 15,
2024.
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The White House's position is inconsistent with the
Constitution, relevant law, and House precedents. The
Constitution, which delegates to the House the sole power of
impeachment, includes no requirement that the full House vote
to start an inquiry. In fact, Article I, Section 5 provides
that the House has the sole authority to determine its ``Rules
of its Proceedings,'' which would include rules governing
impeachment. Neither do the Rules of the House of
Representatives contain such a requirement. Moreover, the House
has launched several impeachment inquiries without a full House
vote, including those involving Judge Harry Claiborne, Judge
Alcee Hastings, Judge Walter Nixon, and President Donald J.
Trump. And four years ago, a federal district court expressly
rejected the argument that a House resolution is required to
begin an impeachment inquiry. See In re Application of Comm. On
Judiciary, 414 F. Supp. 3d 129, 168 (D.D.C. 2019) (``Even in
cases of presidential impeachment, a House resolution has
never, in fact, been required to begin an impeachment
inquiry.''\15\), aff'd, 951 F.3d 589 (D.C. Cir. 2020), vacated
and remanded sub nom. on other grounds, Dep't of Justice v.
House Comm. on the Judiciary, 142 S. Ct. 46 (2021).
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\15\In re Application of Comm. on Judiciary, 414 F. Supp. 3d 129,
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Nevertheless, given that the White House indicated that it
would brandish this faulty argument in an effort to stonewall
the investigation, the Rules Committee believed that it is
prudent for the full House to vote to direct the Committees on
Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary
to continue this impeachment inquiry.
On December 12, 2023, the Rules Committee met in open
session to markup H. Res. 918. The Committee ordered the
resolution favorably reported, as amended, by a vote of 9 to 4
and filed its report (H. Rept. 118-314) with the House on the
same day.
The following amendments were offered during the
Committee's markup:
Rep. McGovern amendment to add a preamble describing
President Joe Biden's career of honorable public service and
former President Trump's multiple impeachments and 91 pending
felony charges. Defeated 4-9.
Rep. Leger Fernandez amendment to add a preamble stating
that the months-long Republican-led investigation into
President Joe Biden has yielded no evidence of wrongdoing by
the President. Defeated 4-9.
Rep. Scanlon amendment to add a preamble describing the
tens of thousands of pages of records provided by the
Administration and dozens of hours of testimony heard as part
of the investigation. Defeated 4-9.
Rep. Neguse amendment to add ``Open and Transparent'' to
investigative proceedings by the committees on Oversight and
Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary. Defeated 4-
9.
Rep. Leger Fernandez amendment to require the committees on
Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary
to each hold at least one open hearing as part of the
investigation. Defeated 4-9.
Rep. Scanlon amendment to provide that a chair or ranking
member cannot issue a subpoena in furtherance of the
impeachment inquiry if they did not comply with a House,
committee, or select committee subpoena. Defeated 4-6.
Rep. McGovern amendment to strike the provision deeming H.
Res. 917 as adopted. Defeated 4-7.
Rep. McGovern amendment to amend H. Res. 917 to exclude
access to grand jury material related to a pending criminal
prosecution, a prosecution arising from the January 6 attack on
the Capitol, or a case in which former President Trump is a
defendant. Defeated 4-8.
Rep. Neguse amendment to add a preamble stating that by
December 11 in the first session of the 117th and 116th
Congresses, 71 and 78 bills had been enacted, respectively,
versus 22 in the 118th Congress; and stating that the House
spent 26 days electing two Speakers in 2023. Defeated 4-9.
A section-by-section analysis of H. Res. 918 as reported by
the Committee is as follows:
H. Res. 918 directs the House Committees on Oversight and
Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary (hereinafter
the three committees or three chairs) to continue their
investigations into whether sufficient grounds exist for the
House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President
Joseph R. Biden.
Section 2:
This section provides procedures under which the Committee
on Oversight and Accountability may conduct itself for the
purpose of continuing its ongoing investigation as part of the
existing House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist
for the House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach
President Biden. These procedures are consistent with the
procedures adopted in the most recent Presidential impeachment
inquiry. See H. Res. 660 (116th). This section directs the
chair of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability to
designate one or more open hearings pursuant to the section and
provides a specific process for questioning witnesses in those
hearings, notwithstanding clause 2(j)(2) of rule XI. At the
start of questioning, the chair announces how many minutes the
chair and ranking minority member are permitted to question the
witness during that round, longer than five minutes and up to
45 minutes per side. The time available for each period of
questioning must be equal for the chair and ranking minority
member. Only the chair and ranking minority member, or a
Committee employee if yielded to by the chair or ranking
member, may question witnesses during these periods. The chair
may announce additional rounds using the same process.
Following these extended questioning periods, the Committee
will proceed with questioning by members of the Committee under
the five-minute rule. The section also provides that the
ranking minority member of the Committee may submit written
requests for witness testimony to the chair within 72 hours
after notice is given for the first open hearing held pursuant
to these procedures. The requested witness testimony must be
relevant to the investigation described in the first section
and must be accompanied by a detailed written justification of
the relevance of such testimony. This notice requirement will
allow for a full evaluation of minority witness requests. This
section also authorizes the ranking minority member of the
Committee, with concurrence of the chair of the committee, to
require, as deemed necessary to the investigation--by subpoena
or otherwise--the attendance and testimony of any person
(including at the taking of a deposition), the production of
documents, and by interrogatory, the furnishing of information.
If the chair declines to concur in a proposed action of the
ranking minority member, the ranking minority member shall have
the right to refer to the Committee for decision the question
of whether such authority shall be exercised and the chair
shall convene the Committee promptly to render that decision,
subject to the notice requirements and good-cause exception for
a committee meeting under clause 2(g)(3)(A) and (B) of rule XI.
Subpoenas and interrogatories authorized by this section may be
signed by the ranking minority member and may be served by any
person designated by the ranking member. The section authorizes
the chair of the Committee to make transcripts of depositions
conducted by the Committee in furtherance of its investigation
publicly available in electronic form, with appropriate
redactions for classified and other sensitive information. The
section also permits the Committee to issue a report with its
findings and any recommendations, appending any appropriate
information and materials with respect to their investigation.
The report may be prepared in consultation with the chairs of
the Committees on Ways and Means and on the Judiciary. The
chair of the Committee may transmit any committee report and
appendices, along with any views filed pursuant to clause 2(l)
of rule XI, to the Committee on the Judiciary and make the
report publicly available in electronic form, with appropriate
redactions to any part of the report to protect classified and
other sensitive information.
Section 3:
This section provides procedures under which the Committee
on Ways and Means may conduct itself for the purpose of
continuing its ongoing investigation as part of the existing
House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the
House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President
Biden. These procedures mirror the procedures set forth in
section two with respect to the Committee on Oversight and
Accountability.
Section 4:
This section provides procedures under which the Committee
on the Judiciary may conduct itself for the purpose of
continuing its ongoing investigation as part of the existing
House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the
House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President
Biden. These procedures mirror the procedures set forth in
section two with respect to the Committee on Oversight and
Accountability but do not contain provisions regarding the
transmission of a report to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Section 5:
This section authorizes the Committee on the Judiciary to
conduct impeachment proceedings pursuant to the procedures,
including those that allow for the participation of the
President and his counsel, issued by the chair of the Committee
on Rules and printed in the Congressional Record. Any such
proceedings would likely be conducted subsequent to the
investigative activities described in sections two, three, and
four.
The Judiciary Committee is also authorized to promulgate
additional procedures for hearings held pursuant to this
section of the resolution as it deems necessary, provided that
they are not inconsistent with the procedures inserted in the
Congressional Record by the chair of the Committee on Rules,
the rules of the Committee, and the rules of the House. In
similar language to the subpoena power referenced in section
four, the section also authorizes the ranking member of the
Judiciary Committee, with concurrence of the chair of the
committee, to require, as deemed necessary to the
investigation--by subpoena or otherwise--the attendance and
testimony of any person (including at the taking of a
deposition), the production of documents, and by interrogatory,
the furnishing of information. If the chair declines to concur
in a proposed action of the ranking minority member, the
ranking minority member shall have the right to refer to the
committee for decision the question of whether such authority
shall be exercised and the chair shall convene the committee
promptly to render that decision, subject to notice
requirements and good-cause exception for a committee meeting
under clause 2(g)(3)(A) and (B) of rule XI. Subpoenas and
interrogatories authorized by this section may be signed by the
ranking minority member and may be served by any person
designated by the ranking member. These procedures are
consistent with the procedures adopted in previous Presidential
impeachment inquiries. See H. Res. 660 (116th). Finally, the
section authorizes the Judiciary Committee to report to the
House such resolutions, articles of impeachment, or other
recommendations as it deems proper.
Section 6:
This section provides that H. Res. 917 is adopted upon the
adoption of H. Res. 918.
IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Activities of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House
1. JURISDICTION AND PURPOSE
The Subcommittee was first established at the beginning of
the 96th Congress as the Subcommittee on Rules of the House. At
the beginning of the 104th Congress, its name was changed to
the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House to more
accurately reflect the Subcommittee's mission and jurisdiction.
In the 107th Congress, the Subcommittee's name was modified to
the Subcommittee on Technology and the House, and at the
beginning of the 109th Congress, the name reverted back to the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House. The
Subcommittee's jurisdiction remains unchanged and it maintains
its previous membership of seven Representatives, with five
serving from the majority and two from the minority. Initially
chaired by Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, Rep. Guy
Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania was elected Chair of the
Subcommittee upon Rep. Burgess's election as Chair of the full
Committee. As a result, the final composition of the Majority
membership of the Subcommittee included Reps. Erin Houchin of
Indiana, Michael Burgess of Texas, Thomas Massie of Kentucky,
and the addition of Austin Scott of Georgia. The Minority
members of the Subcommittee include Ranking Member Mary Gay
Scanlon of Pennsylvania and James McGovern of Massachusetts.
Committee rule 5(a)(1)(B) assigns to the Subcommittee the
general responsibility for measures or matters related to
process and procedures of the House, relations between the two
Houses of Congress, relations between Congress and the
Judiciary, and internal operations of the House. The
Subcommittee is primarily responsible for the continuing
examination of the committee structure and jurisdictional
issues of all House committees. It remains committed to a
continuing study of the organization and operations of the
House. Legislation is referred to the Subcommittee at the
discretion of the Chair of the Committee on Rules.
2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES IN THE 118TH CONGRESS
The Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House did
not meet during the 118th Congress.
3. LEGISLATION REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON RULES AND ORGANIZATION
OF THE HOUSE
Legislation was not referred to the Subcommittee on Rules
and Organization of the House during the 118th Congress.
B. Activities of the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
1. JURISDICTION AND PURPOSE
The Committee on Rules established the Subcommittee on
Legislative Process in 1979 at the beginning of the 96th
Congress; it has been reestablished at the start of each
Congress since. In early 1995, the Committee changed the name
of this body to the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget
Process to better reflect its jurisdiction.
In the 118th Congress, the Subcommittee retained its
traditional makeup of seven members, with the majority holding
five of the spots, and the minority holding the remaining two.
Chaired by Mrs. Fischbach of Minnesota, the Majority membership
of the Subcommittee included Reps. Ralph Norman of South
Carolina, Michael Burgess of Texas, Chip Roy of Texas, and
Nicholas Langworthy of New York. Mr. Burgess was appointed to
serve as a Member of the Subcommittee on April 15, 2024 upon
his election to serve as Chair of the full committee. The
Minority members of the Subcommittee include Ranking Member
Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico and Joe Neguse of
Colorado.
Committee Rule 5(a)(1)(A) assigns to the Subcommittee the
general responsibility for measures or matters related to
relations between the Congress and the Executive Branch. The
legislation falling within the panel's jurisdiction includes
resolutions and bills, with the primary statute within the
Subcommittee's jurisdiction being the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344 as amended).
The Subcommittee also continues to exercise jurisdiction over
budget process-related provisions found in Part C of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
(Public Law 99-177 as amended by Public Laws 100-119, 101-508
and 103-44) and the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (Title XIII
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Public Law
103-44)). Legislation is referred to the Subcommittee at the
discretion of the Chair of the Committee on Rules.
2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES IN THE 118TH CONGRESS
The Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process did not
meet during the 118th Congress.
3. LEGISLATION REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET
PROCESS
Legislation was not referred to the Subcommittee on
Legislative and Budget Process during the 118th Congress.
V. STATISTICAL PROFILE OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES IN THE 118TH CONGRESS
A. Statistics on Special Orders or Rules
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1. Number of formal requests for Rules Committee hearings.. 183
(a) Number of rules requested for original consideration 183
of measures, rules for further consideration, rules for
disposition of Senate amendments........................
(b) Number of rules requested on conference reports...... 0
(c) Number of formal rules requested otherwise disposed 3
of by procedures other than the Rules Committee.........
2. Number of formal requests pending....................... 9
3. Number of hearing days--
(a) 1st Session:......................................... 37
(1) Regular meetings................................... 27
(2) Emergency meetings................................. 7
(3) Regular meetings with added emergency measures..... 3
(b) 2nd Session:......................................... 33
(1) Regular meetings................................... 21
(2) Emergency meetings................................. 5
(3) Regular meetings with added emergency measures..... 7
4. Number of special orders or ``rules'' reported from the 67
Rules Committee...........................................
(a) Number of bills and resolutions provided 183
consideration pursuant to a rule........................
(1) Bills.............................................. 140
(2) Joint Resolutions.................................. 19
(3) Concurrent Resolutions............................. 5
(4) Simple Resolutions................................. 18
(5) Senate Amendments.................................. 1
(b) Types of amendment structures for consideration of
bills and resolutions--.................................
(1) Open............................................... 0
(2) Modified Open...................................... 1
(3) Structured......................................... 83
(4) Closed............................................. 115
(5) Senate Amendment................................... 1
(6) Conference Report.................................. 0
(c) Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Floor
Management Tools--......................................
(1) Expedited Procedures Rules (Waiving 2/3 0
Requirement)..........................................
(2) Chair's En Bloc Authority.......................... 23
(3) Providing for the Consideration of Multiple 53
Measures..............................................
(4) Motion to Table Resolution......................... 1
(d) Categories of Rules Granted to Resolve Differences
Among and Responding to the Legislative Actions of
Committees--............................................
(1) Self Executing Rules............................... 101
(2) Original Text Rules................................ 5
(3) Re-referral of Certain Measures.................... 1
(e) Categories of Rules Granted Dealing with House-Senate
Relations--.............................................
(1) Senate Hook-up Rules............................... 0
(2) Motions to go to Conference........................ 0
(3) Engrossment of Multiple Measures Rules............. 1
(4) Instructing the Clerk Regarding the Transmittal of 3
Papers................................................
(f) Categories of Rules Granted with Certain Housekeeping
Tools--.................................................
(1) Report Filing Authority............................ 0
(2) Providing for Adoption............................. 2
(3) Removing a Certain Member from a Certain Standing 1
Committee of the House................................
(g) Disposition of the 67 special orders or `rules'
reported from the Rules Committee--.....................
(1) Adopted by the House............................... 60
(2) Rejected by the House.............................. 6
(3) Resolutions Amended................................ 6
(4) Laid on the Table.................................. 1
(5) Pending on the House Calendar at the close of the 0
118th Congress........................................
5. Waivers of House rules, standing orders, and the
Congressional Budget Act granted (waivers may apply to
underlying measures, matter made in order as original
text, motions, or amendments)--
(a) Waivers of the rules of the House:................... 110
(1) Rule XI, Clause 2(h)............................... 4
(2) Rule XIII, Clause 3(c)(5).......................... 1
(3) Rule XIII, Clause 3(c)(6).......................... 2
(4) Rule XIII, Clause 3(d)............................. 19
(5) Rule XIII, Clause 3(e)(1).......................... 8
(6) Rule XIII, Clause 4(a)............................. 2
(7) Rule XVI, Clause 7................................. 1
(8) Rule XXI, Clause 2................................. 18
(9) Rule XXI, Clause 2(e).............................. 1
(10) Rule XXI, Clause 4................................ 4
(11) Rule XXI, Clause 5(a)............................. 21
(12) Rule XXI, Clause 10............................... 6
(13) Rule XXI, Clause 11............................... 1
(14) Rule XXI, Clause 12............................... 22
(b) Waivers of Budget Enforcement:....................... 21
(1) Section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 9
(2) Section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 11
(3) Section 425 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 1
(c) Separate Orders:..................................... 13
(1) Section 3(aa) of H. Res. 5......................... 10
(2) Section 3(e)(2)(B) of H. Res. 5.................... 1
(3) Section 3(f) of H. Res. 5.......................... 2
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B. Statistics on Original Jurisdiction Matters
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1. Full Committee--
(a) Number of bills and resolutions referred............. 217
(b) Number of measures referred to the subcommittees..... 0
(1) Exclusive Referrals to the Subcommittee on Rules 0
and Organization of the House.........................
(2) Exclusive Referrals to the Subcommittee on 0
Legislative and Budget Process........................
(3) Joint Referrals.................................... 0
(c) Number of hearings and markups held by the full 3
committee...............................................
(d) Number of measures reported by the full committee.... 1
(1) Disposition of measures reported--
(a) Measures adopted by the House.................... 1
(b) Measures reported and pending floor action at the 0
close of the 118th Congress.........................
(c) Measures rejected by the House................... 0
(d) Measures tabled by the House..................... 0
2. Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House:
(a) Measures referred.................................... 0
(b) Days of hearings and markups......................... 0
(c) Measures reported.................................... 0
3. Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process:
(a) Measures referred.................................... 0
(b) Days of hearings and markups......................... 0
(c) Measures reported.................................... 0
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VI. PUBLICATIONS
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1. H.R. 140--Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act. Rules Committee
Print 118-1.
2. H.R. 5--Parents Bill of Rights Act. Rules Committee Print 118-2.
3. H.R. 734--Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023. Rules Committee
Print 118-3.
4. H.R. 2494--Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement
Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-4.
5. H.R. 3091--Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. Rules
Committee Print 118-5.
6. H.R. 277--Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023. Rules
Committee Print 118-6.
7. H.R. 288--Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-
7.
8. H.R. 3564--Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-
8.
9. H.R. 3799--CHOICE Arrangement Act. Rules Committee Print 118-9.
10. H.R. 2670--National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Rules
Committee Print 118-10.
11. H.R. 3935--Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. Rules
Committee Print 118-11.
12. H.R. 5893--Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2024. Rules Committee Print 118-12.
13. H.R. 5894--Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024. Rules Committee Print 118-13.
14. H.R. 5961--No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act. Rules Committee Print 118-14.
15. H.R. 5283--Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of
2023. Rules Committee Print 118-15.
16. H.R. 6570--Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act. Rules Committee
Print 118-16.
17. H.R. 6611--FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-
17.
18. H.R. 788--Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-18.
19. Rules Adopted by the Committees of the House of Representatives of the United
States. Rules Committee Print 118-19.
20. H.R. 6918--Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. Rules
Committee Print 118-20.
21. H.R. 5585--Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. Rules Committee Print 118-21.
22. H.R. 6976--Protect our Communities from DUIs Act. Rules Committee Print 118-22.
23. H.R. 6678--Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act. Rules Committee Print 118-
23.
24. H.R. 6679--No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act. Rules Committee Print
118-24.
25. H.R. 7023--Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act [Creating Confidence in Clean
Water Permitting Act]. Rules Committee Print 118-25.
26. H.R. 1023--To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse
gas reduction fund. [Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act]. Rules Committee
Print 118-26.
27. H.R. 7888--Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Rules Committee Print
118-27.
28. H.R. 4639--Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act. Rules Committee Print 118-28.
29. H.R. 6046--Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act. Rules Committee Print 118-29.
30. H.R. 4691--Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023. Rules Committee Print 118-30.
31. H.R. 3602--End The Border Catastrophe Act. Rules Committee Print 118-31.
32. H.R. 3397--Western Economic Security Today Act of 2024. Rules Committee Print 118-
32.
33. H.R. 4763--Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. Rules
Committee Print 118-33.
34. H.R. 354--LEOSA Reform Act of 2024. Rules Committee Print 118-34.
35. H.R. 8580--Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules Committee Print 118-35.
36. H.R. 8070--Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Rules Committee Print 118-36.
37. H.R. 8282--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. Rules Committee Print 118-37.
38. H.R. 8752--Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules
Committee Print 118-38.
39. H.R. 8771--Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules Committee Print 118-39.
40. H.R. 8774--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules Committee Print
118-40.
41. H.R. 8998--Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules Committee Print 118-41.
42. H.R. 8997--Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2025. Rules Committee Print 118-42.
43. H.R. 9027--Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Rules Committee Print 118-43.
44. H.R. 1425--No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. Rules
Committee Print 118-44.
45. H.R. 1398--Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of
2024. Rules Committee Print 118-45.
46. H.R. 1516--DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of
Concern Act. Rules Committee Print 118-46.
47. H.R. 7909--Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. Rules Committee Print 118-
47.
48. H.R. 4790--Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and Information
Limits Act of 2023 [Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act]. Rules
Committee Print 118-48.
49. H.R. 3724--Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 [End Woke Higher
Education Act]. Rules Committee Print 118-49.
50. H.R. 5339--RETIRE Act [Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke Policies Act].
Rules Committee Print 118-50.
51. H.R. 8205--Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. Rules Committee Print
118-51.
52. Senate amendment to H.R. 5009--WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025]
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VII. APPENDICES
A. Table 1a.--Types of Rules Granted (Consideration)
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Resolution Measure Title
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Modified-Open:
H. Res. 5 H.R. 21 Strategic Production Response Act Structured:
H. Res. 97 H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-
19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 166 H.R. 347 Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation
Act
H. Res. 199 H.R. 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
H. Res. 241 H.R. 5 Parents Bill of Rights Act
H. Res. 260 H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act
H. Res. 298 H.R. 734 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
H. Res. 398 H.R. 2494 POLICE Act of 2023
H. Res. 398 H.R. 3091 Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
H. Res. 398 H. Con. Res. 40 Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and
condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law
enforcement agencies.
H. Res. 429 H.R. 467 HALT Fentanyl Act
H. Res. 463 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
H. Res. 463 H.R. 1640 Save Our Stoves Act
H. Res. 495 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
H. Res. 495 H.R. 1640 Save Our Stoves Act
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3564 Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act
H. Res. 582 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Res. 583 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3941 Schools Not Shelters Act
H. Res. 614 H.R. 4366 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 680 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 699 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 712 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 712 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4368 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4394 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4821 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4820 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 847 H.R. 4664 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act,
2024
H. Res. 864 H.R. 5894 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5893 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5283 Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border
Act of 2023
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 906 H.R. 4468 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
H. Res. 906 H.R. 5933 DETERRENT Act
H. Res. 922 H.R. 1147 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
H. Res. 947 H.R. 788 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
H. Res. 980 H.R. 5585 Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6678 Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6679 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6976 Protect our Communities from DUIs Act
H. Res. 996 H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
H. Res. 1052 H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
H. Res. 1071 H.R. 6276 Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of
2023
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 7023 Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act [Creating Confidence in
Clean Water Permitting Act]
H. Res. 1125 H.R. 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4639 Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8035 Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8036 Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8038 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 6285 Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 6192 Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 8146 Police Our Border Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 4763 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 5403 CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8580 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1287 H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 8772 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8997 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1398 Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP
Act of 2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1425 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval
Act
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1516 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities
of Concern Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 3724 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 [End Woke
Higher Education Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5717 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 3334 Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the
Chinese Communist Party Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8790 Fix Our Forests Act
H. Res. 1576 H.R. 1449 Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 5349 Crucial Communism Teaching Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 7198 Prove It Act of 2024
Closed:
H. Res. 5 H.R. 23 Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
H. Res. 5 H.R. 29 Border Safety and Security Act of 2023
H. Res. 5 H.R. 22 Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China
Act
H. Res. 5 H.R. 27 Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act
H. Res. 5 H.R. 28 Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
H. Res. 5 H.R. 7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full
Disclosure Act of 2023
H. Res. 5 H.R. 26 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
H. Res. 5 H. Res. 11 Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition
Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
H. Res. 5 H. Res.12 Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the
Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of
the Committee on the Judiciary
H. Res. 5 H. Con. Res. 5 Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies
and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law
enforcement agencies.
H. Res. 5 H. Con. Res. 3 Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks
on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches
H. Res. 75 H.J. Res. 7 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on
March 13, 2020
H. Res. 75 H.R. 139 SHOW UP Act of 2023
H. Res. 75 H.R. 382 Pandemic is Over Act
H. Res. 75 H.R. 497 Freedom for Health Care Workers Act
H. Res. 83 H. Con. Res. 9 Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
H. Res. 83 H. Res. 76 Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of
the House.
H. Res. 97 H.J. Res. 24 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of
2022.
H. Res. 97 H.J. Res. 26 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
H. Res. 166 H.J. Res. 30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Labor relating to ``Prudence and Loyalty in
Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder
Rights''.
H. Res. 199 H.J. Res. 27 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of
Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to
``Revised Definition of `Waters of the United States'''.
H. Res. 199 S. 619 COVID 19 Origin Act of 2023
H. Res. 298 H.J. Res. 42 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform
Amendment Act of 2022.
H. Res. 327 H.R. 2811 Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
H. Res. 327 H.J. Res. 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce
relating to ``Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation,
Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential
Proclamation 10414''.
H. Res. 383 H.R. 2 Secure the Border Act of 2023
H. Res. 383 H.R. 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
H. Res. 429 S.J. Res. 11 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Control of Air
Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and
Vehicle Standards''.
H. Res. 429 H.J. Res. 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Waivers and
Modifications of Federal Student Loans''.
H. Res. 456 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.J. Res. 44 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating
to ``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached
`Stabilizing Braces'''.
H. Res. 524 H. Res. 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school
facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted
to the United States.
H. Res. 614 S.J. Res. 9 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the USFWS relating to
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser
Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for
the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered
Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment''.
H. Res. 614 S.J. Res. 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered
Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat''.
H. Res. 680 H.R. 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
H. Res. 681 H.R. 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
H. Res. 699 H. Res. 684 Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms.
H. Res. 699 H.R. 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act,
2024
H. Res. 712 H. Res. 684 Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms.
H. Res. 730 H.R. 5692 Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 741 H.R. 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act,
2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4364 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 6126 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 891 S.J. Res. 32 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ``Small
Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
(Regulation B)''.
H. Res. 906 H.J. Res. 88 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Improving Income Driven
Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program''.
H. Res. 922 H.R. 357 Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
H. Res. 947 H.J. Res. 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
National Labor Relations Board relating to ``Standard for
Determining Joint Employer Status''.
H. Res. 947 S.J. Res. 38 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Federal Highway Administration relating to ``Waiver of Buy
America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6914 Pregnant Students' Rights Act
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6918 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
H. Res. 969 H. Res. 957 Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies,
condemning the national security and public safety crisis
along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end
his administration's open-borders policies.
H. Res. 994 H.R. 7160 SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
H. Res. 994 H. Res. 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the
Biden administration, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 996 H. Res. 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland
Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
H. Res. 1009 H.R. 7176 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
H. Res. 1052 H.R. 7511 Laken Riley Act
H. Res. 1071 H. Res. 1065 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the
greenhouse gas reduction fund. [Cutting Green Corruption and
Taxes Act]
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 1121 Protecting American Energy Production Act
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 6009 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
H. Res. 1085 H. Con. Res. 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be
detrimental to the United States economy.
H. Res. 1085 H. Res. 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the
Biden administration, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1125 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1125 H. Res. 1112 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1125 H. Res. 1117 Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with
respect to Gaza.
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1137 H. Res. 1112 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1137 H. Res. 1117 Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with
respect to Gaza.
H. Res. 1149 H. Res. 1143 Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on
Israel.
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6046 Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6323 Iran Counterterrorism Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4691 Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 5947 To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses
relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8034 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3397 Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 [Western Economic
Security Today Act of 2024]
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3195 Superior National Forest Restoration Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 6090 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 7109 Equal Representation Act
H. Res. 1194 H.J. Res. 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission relating to ``Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 121''.
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 354 LEOSA Reform Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7530 DC CRIMES Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through
Data Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H. Res. 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens
law enforcement officers face as a result.
H. Res. 1227 H. Res. 1213 A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement
officers.
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 8369 Israel Security Assistance Support Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 192 To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United
States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8282 Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
H. Res. 1287 H. Res. 1292 (H. Rept. Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House
118-527) of Representatives Find United States Attorney General
Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to
Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the
Judiciary.
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 7700 Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
H. Res. 1341 H.J. Res. 165 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Nondiscrimination on
the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
Receiving Federal Financial Assistance''.
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 8281 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 7637 Refrigerator Freedom Act
H. Res. 1376 H. Res. 1371 Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border
Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States
border.
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 7980 End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of
2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 9456 Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act
of 2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 9494 Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 4790 Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and
Information Limits Act of 2023 [Prioritizing Economic Growth
Over Woke Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5179 Anti-BDS Labeling Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5339 RETIRE Act [Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke
Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 7909 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
H. Res. 1455 H.J. Res. 136 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Multi-Pollutant
Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty
and Medium-Duty Vehicles''.
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8205 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
H. Res. 1486 H. Res. 1469 Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris
administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution
failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 7409 Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
H. Res. 1576 H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages
Act
H. Res. 1612 H.R. 7673 Liberty in Laundry Act
H. Res. 1612 S. 4199 Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act
of 2024
H. Res. 1616 H.R. 115 Midnight Rules Relief Act
Senate Amendment:
H. Res. 1612 H.R. 5009 WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025]
[Senate Amendment]
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A. Table 1b.--Types of Rules Granted (Special Procedures)
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Resolution Measure Title
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Chair's En Bloc
Authority:
H. Res. 582 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Res. 583 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
H. Res. 614 H.R. 4366 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 680 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 712 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4368 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4394 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4820 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4821 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 847 H.R. 4664 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act,
2024
H. Res. 864 H.R. 5894 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5893 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8580 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1287 H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8997 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
Providing for the
Consideration of
Multiple Measures:
H. Res. 75 H.J. Res. 7 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on
March 13, 2020
H. Res. 75 H.R. 139 SHOW UP Act of 2023
H. Res. 75 H.R. 382 Pandemic is Over Act
H. Res. 75 H.R. 497 Freedom for Health Care Workers Act
H. Res. 83 H. Con. Res. 9 Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
H. Res. 83 H. Res. 76 Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of
the House.
H. Res. 97 H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID
19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 97 H.J. Res. 24 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of
2022.
H. Res. 97 H.J. Res 26 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
H. Res. 166 H.R. 347 Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation
Act
H. Res. 166 H.J. Res. 30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Labor relating to ``Prudence and Loyalty in
Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder
Rights''.
H. Res. 199 H.R. 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
H. Res. 199 H.J. Res 27 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of
Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to
``Revised Definition of `Waters of the United States'''.
H. Res. 199 S. 619 COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
H. Res. 298 H.R. 734 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
H. Res. 298 H.J. Res. 42 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform
Amendment Act of 2022.
H. Res. 327 H.R. 2811 Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
H. Res. 327 H.J. Res. 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce
relating to ``Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation,
Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential
Proclamation 10414''.
H. Res. 383 H.R. 2. Secure the Border Act of 2023
H. Res. 383 H.R. 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
H. Res. 398 H.R. 2494 POLICE Act of 2023
H. Res. 398 H.R. 3091 Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
H. Res. 398 H. Con. Res. 40 Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and
condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law
enforcement agencies.
H. Res. 429 H.R. 467 HALT Fentanyl Act
H. Res. 429 S.J. Res. 11 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Control of Air
Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and
Vehicle Standards''.
H. Res. 429 H.J. Res. 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Waivers and
Modifications of Federal Student Loans''.
H. Res. 463 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
H. Res. 463 H.R. 1640 Save Our Stoves Act
H. Res. 495 H.J. Res. 44 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating
to ``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached
`Stabilizing Braces'''.
H. Res. 495 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
H. Res. 495 H.R. 1640 Save Our Stoves Act
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3564 Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act
H. Res. 524 H. Res. 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school
facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted
to the United States.
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3941 Schools Not Shelters Act
H. Res. 614 S.J. Res. 9 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the USFWS relating to
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser
Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for
the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered
Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment''.
H. Res. 614 S.J. Res. 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered
Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat''.
H. Res. 614 H.R. 4366 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 680 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 680 H.R. 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
H. Res. 699 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 699 H. Res. 684 Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms.
H. Res. 699 H.R. 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act,
2024
H. Res. 712 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 712 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 712 H. Res. 684 Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms.
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4368 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4364 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4394 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4821 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 4820 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 838 H.R. 6126 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5893 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5283 Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border
Act of 2023
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 891 S.J. Res. 32 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ``Small
Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
(Regulation B)''.
H. Res. 906 H.R. 4468 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
H. Res. 906 H.R. 5933 DETERRENT Act
H. Res. 906 H.J. Res. 88 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Improving Income Driven
Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program''.
H. Res. 922 H.R. 1147 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
H. Res. 922 H.R. 357 Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
H. Res. 947 H.R. 788 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
H. Res. 947 H.J. Res. 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
National Labor Relations Board relating to ``Standard for
Determining Joint Employer Status''.
H. Res. 947 S.J. Res. 38 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Federal Highway Administration relating to ``Waiver of Buy
America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6914 Pregnant Students' Rights Act
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6918 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
H. Res. 969 H. Res. 957 Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies,
condemning the national security and public safety crisis
along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end
his administration's open-borders policies.
H. Res. 980 H.R. 5585 Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6678 Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6679 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6976 Protect our Communities from DUIs Act
H. Res. 994 H.R. 7160 SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
H. Res. 994 H. Res. 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the
Biden administration, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 996 H. Res. 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland
Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
H. Res. 996 H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
H. Res. 1052 H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
H. Res. 1052 H.R. 7511 Laken Riley Act
H. Res. 1071 H.R. 6276 Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of
2023
H. Res. 1071 H. Res. 1065 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the
greenhouse gas reduction fund. [Cutting Green Corruption and
Taxes Act]
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 1121 Protecting American Energy Production Act
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 6009 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
H. Res. 1085 H. Con. Res. 86 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be
detrimental to the United States economy.
H. Res. 1085 H. Res. 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the
Biden administration, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 7023 Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act [Creating Confidence in
Clean Water Permitting Act]
H. Res. 1125 H.R. 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
H. Res. 1125 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1125 H. Res. 1112 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1125 H. Res. 1117 Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with
respect to Gaza.
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1137 H. Res. 1112 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
H. Res. 1137 H. Res. 1117 Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with
respect to Gaza.
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6323 Iran Counterterrorism Act
H. Res. 1149 H. Res. 1143 Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on
Israel.
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4691 Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 5947 To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses
relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6046 Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4639 Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8034 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8035 Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8036 Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8038 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3397 Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 [Western Economic
Security Today Act of 2024]
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 6285 Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3195 Superior National Forest Restoration Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 6090 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 6192 Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 7109 Equal Representation Act
H. Res. 1194 H.J. Res. 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission relating to ``Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 121''.
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 8369 Israel Security Assistance Support Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7530 DC CRIMES Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 8146 Police Our Border Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through
Data Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 354 LEOSA Reform Act
H. Res. 1227 H. Res. 1213 A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement
officers.
H. Res. 1227 H. Res. 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens
law enforcement officers face as a result.
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 4763 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 5403 CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 192 To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United
States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8580 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8282 Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
H. Res. 1287 H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
H. Res. 1287 H. Res. 1292 (H. Rept. Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House
118-527) of Representatives Find United States Attorney General
Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to
Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the
Judiciary.
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 7700 Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
H. Res. 1341 H.J. Res. 165 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of Education relating to ``Nondiscrimination on
the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
Receiving Federal Financial Assistance''.
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 8281 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 8772 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 7637 Refrigerator Freedom Act
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8997 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1398 Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP
Act of 2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1425 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval
Act
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1516 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities
of Concern Act
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 7980 End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of
2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 9456 Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act
of 2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 9494 Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5179 Anti-BDS Labeling Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 4790 Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and
Information Limits Act of 2023 [Prioritizing Economic Growth
Over Woke Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5717 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 7909 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 3724 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 [End Woke
Higher Education Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5339 RETIRE Act [Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke
Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.J. Res. 136 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Multi-Pollutant
Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty
and Medium-Duty Vehicles''.
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 3334 Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the
Chinese Communist Party Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8205 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8790 Fix Our Forests Act
H. Res. 1486 H. Res. 1469 Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris
administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution
failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 7409 Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
H. Res. 1576 H.R. 1449 Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act
H. Res. 1576 H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages
Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 5349 Crucial Communism Teaching Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 7198 Prove It Act of 2024
H. Res. 1612 H.R. 7673 Liberty in Laundry Act
H. Res. 1612 S. 4199 Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act
of 2024
H. Res. 1612 Senate amendment to WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
H.R. 5009 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025]
Motion to Table
Resolution:
H. Res. 756 Provides that H. Res. 699 shall be laid on the table.
Self-Executing Rules:
H. Res. 260 H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act
H. Res. 327 H.R. 2811 Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
H. Res. 383 H.R. 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
H. Res. 429 H.R. 467 HALT Fentanyl Act
H. Res. 456 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 463 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 277 REINS Act of 2023
H. Res. 495 H.R. 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3564 Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
H. Res. 524 H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act
H. Res. 524 H. Res. 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school
facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted
to the United States.
H. Res. 582 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
H. Res. 597 H.R. 3941 Schools Not Shelters Act
H. Res. 699 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 712 H.R. 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 723 H.R. 4368 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 730 H.R. 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 730 H.R. 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024
H. Res. 741 H.R. 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act,
2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4364 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 756 H.R. 4394 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 847 H.R. 4664 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act,
2024
H. Res. 864 H.R. 5894 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5893 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 869 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5283 Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border
Act of 2023
H. Res. 891 H.R. 5961 No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
H. Res. 906 H.R. 5933 DETERRENT Act
H. Res. 922 H.R. 1147 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
H. Res. 922 H.R. 357 Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
H. Res. 947 H.R. 788 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6914 Pregnant Students' Rights Act
H. Res. 969 H.R. 6918 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 5585 Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6678 Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6679 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
H. Res. 980 H.R. 6976 Protect our Communities from DUIs Act
H. Res. 996 H. Res. 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland
Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
H. Res. 996 H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
H. Res. 1052 H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
H. Res. 1071 H.R. 6276 Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of
2023
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the
greenhouse gas reduction fund. [Cutting Green Corruption and
Taxes Act]
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 6009 Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
H. Res. 1085 H.R. 7023 Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act [Creating Confidence in
Clean Water Permitting Act]
H. Res. 1125 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
H. Res. 1137 H.R. 529 Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6323 Iran Counterterrorism Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4691 Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 6046 Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
H. Res. 1149 H.R. 4639 Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8035 Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
H. Res. 1160 H.R. 8038 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3195 Superior National Forest Restoration Act;
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 3397 Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 [Western Economic
Security Today Act of 2024]
H. Res. 1173 H.R. 6285 Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 6192 Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 7109 Equal Representation Act
H. Res. 1194 H.R. 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7530 DC CRIMES Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 8146 Police Our Border Act
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through
Data Act of 2024
H. Res. 1227 H.R. 354 LEOSA Reform Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 4763 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 5403 CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
H. Res. 1243 H.R. 192 To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United
States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8580 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1269 H.R. 8282 Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
H. Res. 1287 H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8771 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1316 H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1341 H.R. 8281 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8997 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1370 H.R. 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2025
H. Res. 1376 H. Res. 1371 Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border
Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States
border.
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1398 Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP
Act of 2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1425 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval
Act
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 1516 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities
of Concern Act
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 7980 End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of
2024
H. Res. 1430 H.R. 9494 Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 3724 Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 [End Woke
Higher Education Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 4790 Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and
Information Limits Act of 2023 [Prioritizing Economic Growth
Over Woke Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5179 Anti-BDS Labeling Act
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 5339 RETIRE Act [Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke
Policies Act]
H. Res. 1455 H.R. 7909 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 3334 Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the
Chinese Communist Party Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8205 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
H. Res. 1486 H.R. 8790 Fix Our Forests Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act
H. Res. 1568 H.R. 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
H. Res. 1576 H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages
Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 5349 Crucial Communism Teaching Act
H. Res. 1602 H.R. 7198 Prove It Act of 2024
H. Res. 1616 H.R. 115 Midnight Rules Relief Act
Original Text Rules:
H. Res. 199 H.R. 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
H. Res. 241 H.R. 5 Parents Bill of Rights Act
H. Res. 298 H.R. 734 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
H. Res. 398 H.R. 2494 POLICE Act of 2023
H. Res. 398 H.R. 3091 Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Re-referral of Certain
Measures:
H. Res. 529 H. Res. 503 Provides that H. Res. 503 shall be re-referred to the
Committee on Homeland Security and, in addition to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Engrossment of Multiple
Measures:
H. Res. 1160 Directs the Clerk to, in the engrossment of the House
amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 815, assign
appropriate designations to provisions within the
engrossment; conform cross-references and provisions for
short titles within the engrossment; be authorized to make
technical corrections, including corrections in spelling,
punctuation, page and line numbering, section numbering, and
insertion of appropriate headings; and relocate section 3 of
the text of H.R. 8038 to a new section immediately prior to
Division A within the engrossment.
Instructing the Clerk
Regarding the
Transmittal of Papers:
H. Res. 723 Provides that the Clerk shall not transmit to the Senate a
message that the House has passed H.R. 4367 until notified by
the Speaker that H.R. 2, as passed by the House on May 11,
2023, has been enacted into law.
H. Res. 1160 Provides that, upon transmission to the Senate of a message
that the House has concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R.
815 with an amendment, H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and
H.R. 8038, as passed by the House, if passed by the House,
are laid on the table.
H. Res. 1316 Provides that the Clerk shall not transmit to the Senate a
message that the House has passed H.R. 8752 until notified by
the Speaker that H.R. 2, as passed by the House on May 11,
2023, has been enacted into law.
Providing for Adoption:
H. Res. 996 Provides that upon adoption of House Resolution 863, House
Resolution 995 is hereby adopted.
H. Res. 1287 Provides that upon adoption of the resolution accompanying
House Report 118-527, the resolution accompanying House
Report 118-533 is hereby adopted.
Removing a Certain
Member from a Certain
Standing Committee of
the House:
H. Res. 83 H. Res. 76 Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of
the House.
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B. Table 2.--Resolutions Reported
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Rule Bill Title and Floor Action Date Managers
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H. Res. 75, H. Rept. 118-1 H.J. Res. 7.......... Relating to a national emergency declared by ............... .............................
the President on March 13, 2020.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/31/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-209........... 1/31/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-208.............. 1/31/2023 .............................
H. Res. 75, H. Rept. 118-1 H.R. 139............. SHOW UP Act of 2023........................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/31/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-209........... 1/31/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-208.............. 1/31/2023 .............................
H. Res. 75, H. Rept. 118-1 H.R. 382............. Pandemic is Over Act.......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/31/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-209........... 1/31/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-208.............. 1/31/2023 .............................
H. Res. 75, H. Rept. 118-1 H.R. 497............. Freedom for Health Care Workers Act........... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/31/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-209........... 1/31/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-208.............. 1/31/2023 .............................
H. Res. 83, H. Rept. 118-2 H. Con. Res. 9....... Denouncing the horrors of socialism........... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/1/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-207........... 2/1/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 2/1/2023 .............................
H. Res. 83, H. Rept. 118-2 H. Res. 76........... Removing a certain Member from a certain ............... .............................
standing committee of the House.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/1/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-207........... 2/1/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 2/1/2023 .............................
H. Res. 97, H. Rept. 118-3 H.R. 185............. To terminate the requirement imposed by the ............... .............................
Director of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention for proof of COVID-19
vaccination for foreign travelers, and for
other purposes.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/7/2023 Langworthy/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-208........... 2/7/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-208.............. 2/7/2023 .............................
H. Res. 97, H. Rept. 118-3 H.J. Res. 24......... Disapproving the action of the District of ............... .............................
Columbia Council in approving the Local
Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/7/2023 Langworthy/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-208........... 2/7/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-208.............. 2/7/2023 .............................
H. Res. 97, H. Rept. 118-3 H.J. Res. 26......... Disapproving the action of the District of ............... .............................
Columbia Council in approving the Revised
Criminal Code Act of 2022.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/7/2023 Langworthy/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-208........... 2/7/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-208.............. 2/7/2023 .............................
H. Res. 166, H. Rept. 118-4 H.R. 347............. Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively ............... .............................
Impacting the Nation Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/27/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-201........... 2/28/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-205.............. 2/28/2023 .............................
H. Res. 166, H. Rept. 118-4 H.J. Res. 30......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Department of Labor
relating to ``Prudence and Loyalty in
Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising
Shareholder Right''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/27/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-201........... 2/28/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-205.............. 2/28/2023 .............................
H. Res. 199, H. Rept. 118-7 H.R. 140............. Protecting Speech from Government Interference ............... .............................
Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/7/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-205........... 3/8/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-206.............. 3/8/2023 .............................
H. Res. 199, H. Rept. 118-7 H.J. Res. 27......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Department of the
Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of
Defense and the Environmental Protection
Agency relating to ``Revised Definition of
`Waters of the United States'''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/7/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-205........... 3/8/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-206.............. 3/8/2023 .............................
H. Res. 199, H. Rept. 118-7 S. 619............... COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/7/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-205........... 3/8/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-206.............. 3/8/2023 .............................
H. Res. 241, H. Rept. 118-12 H.R. 5............... Parents Bill of Rights Act.................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/22/2023 Houchin/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-204........... 3/23/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-205.............. 3/23/2023 .............................
H. Res. 260, H. Rept. 118-30 H.R. 1............... Lower Energy Costs Act........................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/28/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-203........... 3/28/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-203.............. 3/28/2024 .............................
H. Res. 298, H. Rept. 118-37 H.R. 734............. Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of ............... .............................
2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/17/2023 Houchin/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-203........... 4/18/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-202.............. 4/18/2023 .............................
H. Res. 298, H. Rept. 118-37 H.J. Res. 42......... Disapproving the action of the District of ............... .............................
Columbia Council in approving the
Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform
Amendment Act of 2022.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/17/2023 Houchin/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-203........... 4/18/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-202.............. 4/18/2023
H. Res. 327, H. Rept. 118-43 H.R. 2811............ Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/26/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-210........... 4/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 219-210.............. 4/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 327, H. Rept. 118-43 H.J. Res. 39......... Disapproving the rule submitted by the ............... .............................
Department of Commerce relating to
``Procedures Covering Suspension of
Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in
Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/26/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-210........... 4/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 219-210.............. 4/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 383, H. Rept. 118-51 H.R. 2............... Secure the Border Act of 2023................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/10/2023 Roy/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-211........... 5/10/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-209.............. 5/10/2023 .............................
H. Res. 383, H. Rept. 118-51 H.R. 1163............ Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of ............... .............................
Unemployment Fraud Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/10/2023 Roy/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-211........... 5/10/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-209.............. 5/10/2023 .............................
H. Res. 398, H. Rept. 118-59 H.R. 2494............ POLICE Act of 2023............................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 220-209........... 5/16/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 222-203.............. 5/16/2023 .............................
H. Res. 398, H. Rept. 118-59 H.R. 3091............ Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon ............... .............................
Purchase Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 220-209........... 5/16/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 222-203.............. 5/16/2023 .............................
H. Res. 398, H. Rept. 118-59 H. Con. Res. 40...... Expressing support for local law enforcement ............... .............................
officers and condemning efforts to defund or
dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 220-209........... 5/16/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 222-203.............. 5/16/2023 .............................
H. Res. 429, H. Rept. 118-76 H.R. 467............. HALT Fentanyl Act............................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/22/2023 Burgess/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-208........... 5/23/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-204.............. 5/23/2023 .............................
H. Res. 429, H. Rept. 118-76 H.J. Res. 45......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Department of
Education relating to ``Waivers and
Modifications of Federal Student Loans''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/22/2023 Burgess/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-208........... 5/23/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-204.............. 5/23/2023 .............................
H. Res. 429, H. Rept. 118-76 S.J. Res. 11......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Environmental
Protection Agency relating to ``Control of
Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-
Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/22/2023 Burgess/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 219-208........... 5/23/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-204.............. 5/23/2023 .............................
H. Res. 456, H. Rept. 118-81 H.R. 3746............ Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023............. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/30/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Rule adopted record vote 241-187.............. 5/31/2023 .............................
H. Res. 463, H. Rept. 118-102 H.R. 277............. REINS Act of 2023............................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/5/2023 Massie/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-203........... 6/6/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 206-220.......... 6/6/2023 .............................
H. Res. 463, H. Rept. 118-102 H.R. 288............. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023.. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/5/2023 Massie/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-203........... 6/6/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 206-220.......... 6/6/2023 .............................
H. Res. 463, H. Rept. 118-102 H.R. 1615............ Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act.......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/5/2023 Massie/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-203........... 6/6/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 206-220.......... 6/6/2023 .............................
H. Res. 463, H. Rept. 118-102 H.R. 1640............ Save Our Stoves Act........................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/5/2023 Massie/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-203........... 6/6/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 206-220.......... 6/6/2023 .............................
H. Res. 495, H. Rept. 118-108 H.J. Res. 44......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to
``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with
Attached `Stabilizing Braces'''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/12/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-209........... 6/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 6/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 495, H. Rept. 118-108 H.R. 277............. REINS Act of 2023............................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/12/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-209........... 6/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 6/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 495, H. Rept. 118-108 H.R. 288............. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023.. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/12/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-209........... 6/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 6/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 495, H. Rept. 118-108 H.R. 1615............ Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act.......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/12/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-209........... 6/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 6/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 495, H. Rept. 118-108 H.R. 1640............ Save Our Stoves Act........................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/12/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-209........... 6/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-209.............. 6/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 524, H. Rept. 118-115 H.R. 3564............ Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023.. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/20/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-207........... 6/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-211.............. 6/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 524, H. Rept. 118-115 H.R. 3799............ CHOICE Arrangement Act........................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/20/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-207........... 6/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-211.............. 6/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 524, H. Rept. 118-115 H. Res. 461.......... Condemning the use of elementary and secondary ............... .............................
school facilities to provide shelter for
aliens who are not admitted to the United
States.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/20/2023 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-207........... 6/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-211.............. 6/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 529, H. Rept. 118-117 H. Res. 503.......... Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) ............... .............................
impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of
the United States, for high crimes and
misdemeanors.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/21/2023 Roy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 214-206........... 6/22/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 219-208.............. 6/22/2023 .............................
H. Res. 582, H. Rept. 118-141 H.R. 2670............ National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ............... .............................
Year 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/12/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-201........... 7/12/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-207.............. 7/12/2023 .............................
H. Res. 583, H. Rept. 118-142 H.R. 2670............ National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ............... .............................
Year 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/13/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 214-207........... 7/13/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 220-208.............. 7/13/2023 .............................
H. Res. 597, H. Rept. 118-147 H.R. 3935............ Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in ............... .............................
American Aviation Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/18/2023 Houchin/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-207........... 7/18/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-206.............. 7/18/2023 .............................
H. Res. 597, H. Rept. 118-147 H.R. 3941............ Schools Not Shelters Act...................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/18/2023 Houchin/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-207........... 7/18/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-206.............. 7/18/2023 .............................
H. Res. 614, H. Rept. 118-158 H.R. 4366............ Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and ............... .............................
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/26/2023 Reschenthaler/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-191........... 7/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-206.............. 7/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 614, H. Rept. 118-158 S.J. Res. 9.......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule
submitted by the USFWS relating to
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and
Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened
Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the
Northern Distinct Population Segment and
Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct
Population Segment''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/26/2023 Reschenthaler/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-191........... 7/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-206.............. 7/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 614, H. Rept. 118-158 S.J. Res. 24......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service relating to ``Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;
Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-
Eared Bat''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/26/2023 Reschenthaler/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-191........... 7/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-206.............. 7/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 680, H. Rept. 118-193 H.R. 1435............ Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act.... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/13/2023 Cole/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-209........... 9/19/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 212-214.......... 9/19/2023 .............................
H. Res. 680, H. Rept. 118-193 H.R. 4365............ Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/13/2023 Cole/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-209........... 9/19/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 212-214.......... 9/19/2023 .............................
H. Res. 681, H. Rept. 118-195 H.R. 1435............ Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act.... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/13/2023 Burgess/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 214-198........... 9/14/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-200.............. 9/14/2023 .............................
H. Res. 699, H. Rept. 118-201 H.R. 1130............ Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of ............... .............................
2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/19/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Rule tabled pursuant to the provisions of H. 10/3/2023 .............................
Res. 756.
H. Res. 699, H. Rept. 118-201 H. Res. 684.......... Condemning the actions of Governor of New ............... .............................
Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for
subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of
New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/19/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Rule tabled pursuant to the provisions of H. 10/3/2023
Res. 756.
H. Res. 699, H. Rept. 118-201 H.R. 5525............ Continuing Appropriations and Border Security ............... .............................
Enhancement Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/19/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Rule tabled pursuant to the provisions of H. 10/3/2023 .............................
Res. 756.
H. Res. 712, H. Rept. 118-208 H.R. 4365............ Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/21/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-202........... 9/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 212-216.......... 9/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 712, H. Rept. 118-208 H.R. 1130............ Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of ............... .............................
2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/21/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-202........... 9/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 212-216.......... 9/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 712, H. Rept. 118-208 H. Res. 684.......... Condemning the actions of Governor of New ............... .............................
Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for
subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of
New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/21/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-202........... 9/21/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 212-216.......... 9/21/2023 .............................
H. Res. 723, H. Rept. 118-216 H.R. 4365............ Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/26/2023 Roy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-209........... 9/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-212.............. 9/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 723, H. Rept. 118-216 H.R. 4367............ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ............... .............................
Bill, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/26/2023 Roy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-209........... 9/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-212.............. 9/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 723, H. Rept. 118-216 H.R. 4368............ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ............... .............................
Administration, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/26/2023 Roy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-209........... 9/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-212.............. 9/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 723, H. Rept. 118-216 H.R. 4665............ Department of State, Foreign Operations, and ............... .............................
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/26/2023 Roy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-209........... 9/26/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-212.............. 9/26/2023 .............................
H. Res. 730, H. Rept. 118-228 H.R. 5692............ Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight ............... .............................
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/28/2023 Cole/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 214-210........... 9/28/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-211.............. 9/28/2023 .............................
H. Res. 741, H. Rept. 118-230 H.R. 5525............ Continuing Appropriations and Border Security ............... .............................
Enhancement Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/29/2023 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-207........... 9/29/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-210.............. 9/29/2023 .............................
H. Res. 756, H. Rept. 118-242 H.R. 4364............ Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 10/3/2023 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-207........... 10/3/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-208.............. 10/3/2023 .............................
H. Res. 756, H. Rept. 118-242 H.R. 4394............ Energy and Water Development and Related ............... .............................
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 10/3/2023 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-207........... 10/3/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 218-208.............. 10/3/2023 .............................
H. Res. 838, H. Rept. 118-261 H.R. 4820............ Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, ............... .............................
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/2/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 11/2/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-203.............. 11/2/2023 .............................
H. Res. 838, H. Rept. 118-261 H.R. 4821............ Department of the Interior, Environment, and ............... .............................
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/2/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 11/2/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-203.............. 11/2/2023 .............................
H. Res. 838, H. Rept. 118-261 H.R. 6126............ Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations ............... .............................
Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/2/2023 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 11/2/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-203.............. 11/2/2023 .............................
H. Res. 847, H. Rept. 118-269 H.R. 4664............ Financial Services and General Government ............... .............................
Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/6/2023 Houchin/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-204........... 11/7/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-204.............. 11/7/2023 .............................
H. Res. 864, H. Rept. 118-272 H.R. 5894............ Labor, Health and Human Services, and ............... .............................
Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/13/2023 Burgess/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 217-208........... 11/14/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 217-209.............. 11/14/2023 .............................
H. Res. 869, H. Rept. 118-273 H.R. 5893............ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related ............... .............................
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/14/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-206........... 11/15/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 198-225.......... 11/15/2023 .............................
H. Res. 869, H. Rept. 118-273 H.R. 5961............ No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act............ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/14/2023 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 218-206........... 11/15/2023 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 198-225.......... 11/15/2023 .............................
H. Res. 891, H. Rept. 118-280 H.R. 5283............ Protecting our Communities from Failure to ............... .............................
Secure the Border Act of 2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/28/2023 Reschenthaler/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-205-1......... 11/29/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-205-1............ 11/29/2023 .............................
H. Res. 891, H. Rept. 118-280 H.R. 5961............ No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act............ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/28/2023 Reschenthaler/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-205-1 11/29/ ...............
2023.
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-205-1............ 11/29/2023 .............................
H. Res. 891, H. Rept. 118-280 S.J. Res. 32......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection relating to Small
Business Lending Under the Equal Credit
Opportunity Act (Regulation B).
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/28/2023 Reschenthaler/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-205-1......... 11/29/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-205-1............ 11/29/2023 .............................
H. Res. 906, H. Rept. 118-298 H.R. 4468............ Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/4/2023 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-200........... 12/5/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-201.............. 12/5/2023 .............................
H. Res. 906, H. Rept. 118-298 H.R. 5933............ DETERRENT Act................................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/4/2023 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-200........... 12/5/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-201.............. ............... 12/5/2023
H. Res. 906, H. Rept. 118-298 H.J. Res. 88......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Department of
Education relating to Improving Income Driven
Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal
Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family
Education Loan (FFEL) Program.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/4/2023 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-200........... 12/5/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-201.............. 12/5/2023 .............................
H. Res. 922, H. Rept. 118-308 H.R. 1147............ Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023....... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/11/2023 Fischbach/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-205........... 12/12/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-207.............. 12/12/2023 .............................
H. Res. 922, H. Rept. 118-308 H.R. 357............. Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking ............... .............................
Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/11/2023 Fischbach/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-205........... 12/12/2023 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 215-207.............. 12/12/2023
H. Res. 947, H. Rept. 118-342 H.R. 788............. Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023....... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/9/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 203-216.......... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Motion to reconsider agreed to 210-201-1...... 1/11/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-202-1............ 1/11/2024 .............................
H. Res. 947, H. Rept. 118-342 H.J. Res. 98......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the National Labor
Relations Board relating to ``Standard for
Determining Joint Employer Status''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/9/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 203-216.......... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Motion to reconsider agreed to 210-201-1...... 1/11/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-202-1............ 1/11/2024 .............................
H. Res. 947, H. Rept. 118-342 S.J. Res. 38......... Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Federal Highway
Administration relating to ``Waiver of Buy
America Requirements for Electric Vehicle
Chargers''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/9/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-200........... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 203-216.......... 1/10/2024 .............................
..................... Motion to reconsider agreed to 210-201-1...... 1/11/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-202-1............ 1/11/2024 .............................
H. Res. 969, H. Rept. 118-350 H.R. 6914............ Pregnant Students' Rights Act................. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/17/2024 Fischbach/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to by voice vote..... 1/17/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 198-194.............. 1/17/2024 .............................
H. Res. 969, H. Rept. 118-350 H.R. 6918............ Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and ............... .............................
Families Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/17/2024 Fischbach/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to by voice vote..... 1/17/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 198-194.............. 1/17/2024 .............................
H. Res. 969, H. Rept. 118-350 H. Res. 957.......... Denouncing the Biden administration's open- ............... .............................
borders policies, condemning the national
security and public safety crisis along the
southwest border, and urging President Biden
to end his administration's open-borders
policies.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/17/2024 Fischbach/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to by voice vote..... 1/17/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 198-194.............. 1/17/2024 .............................
H. Res. 980, H. Rept. 118-362 H.R. 5585............ Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act........ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/29/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-210........... 1/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-210.............. 1/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 980, H. Rept. 118-362 H.R. 6678............ Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act.... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/29/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-210........... 1/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-210.............. 1/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 980, H. Rept. 118-362 H.R. 6679............ No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists ............... .............................
Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/29/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-210........... 1/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-210.............. 1/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 980, H. Rept. 118-362 H.R. 6976............ Protect our Communities from DUIs Act......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 1/29/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 216-210........... 1/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-210.............. 1/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 994, H. Rept. 118-373 H.R. 7160............ SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/5/2024 Langworthy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-209........... 2/14/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 195-225.......... 2/14/2024 .............................
H. Res. 994, H. Rept. 118-373 H. Res. 987.......... Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy ............... .............................
policies of the Biden administration, and for
other purposes.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/5/2024 Langworthy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 213-209........... 2/14/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 195-225.......... 2/14/2024 .............................
H. Res. 996, H. Rept. 118-374 H. Res. 863.......... Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, ............... .............................
Secretary of Homeland Security, for high
crimes and misdemeanors.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/5/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-207........... 2/6/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-209.............. 2/6/2024 .............................
H. Res. 996, H. Rept. 118-374 H.R. 485............. Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of ............... .............................
2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/5/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-207........... 2/6/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 216-209.............. 2/6/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1009, H. Rept. 118-388 H.R. 7176............ Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of ............... .............................
2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 2/13/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-206........... 2/14/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-208.............. 2/14/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1052, H. Rept. 118-407 H.R. 2799............ Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023....... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/5/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-205........... 3/6/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-211.............. 3/6/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1052, H. Rept. 118-407 H.R. 7511............ Laken Riley Act............................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/5/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 215-205........... 3/6/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-211.............. 3/6/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1071, H. Rept. 118-419 H.R. 6276............ Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving ............... .............................
Technologies Act of 2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/11/2024 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 3/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 3/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1071, H. Rept. 118-419 H. Res. 1065......... Denouncing the Biden administration's ............... .............................
immigration policies.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/11/2024 Massie/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 3/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 3/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H.R. 1023............ To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, ............... .............................
relating to the greenhouse gas reduction
fund. [Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes
Act].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H.R. 1121............ Protecting American Energy Production Act..... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H.R. 6009............ Restoring American Energy Dominance Act....... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H. Con. Res. 86...... Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon ............... .............................
tax would be detrimental to the United States
economy.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H. Res. 987.......... Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy ............... .............................
policies of the Biden administration, and for
other purposes.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1085, H. Rept. 118-428 H.R. 7023............ Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act ............... .............................
[Creating Confidence in Clean Water
Permitting Act].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 3/19/2024 Reschenthaler/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 3/20/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 3/20/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1125, H. Rept. 118-450 H.R. 7888............ Reforming Intelligence and Securing America ............... .............................
Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/10/2024 Roy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-209........... 4/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 193-228.......... 4/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1125, H. Rept. 118-450 H.R. 529............. Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/10/2024 Roy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-209........... 4/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 193-228.......... 4/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1125, H. Rept. 118-450 H. Res. 1112......... Denouncing the Biden administration's ............... .............................
immigration policies.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/10/2024 Roy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-209........... 4/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 193-228.......... 4/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1125, H. Rept. 118-450 H. Res. 1117......... Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure ............... .............................
on Israel with respect to Gaza.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/10/2024 Roy/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-209........... 4/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule not adopted record vote 193-228.......... 4/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1137, H. Rept. 118-456 H.R. 7888............ Reforming Intelligence and Securing America ............... .............................
Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/12/2024 Massie/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-202........... 4/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-208.............. 4/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1137, H. Rept. 118-456 H.R. 529............. Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/12/2024 Massie/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-202........... 4/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-208.............. 4/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1137, H. Rept. 118-456 H. Res. 1112......... Denouncing the Biden administration's ............... .............................
immigration policies.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/12/2024 Massie/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-202........... 4/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-208.............. 4/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1137, H. Rept. 118-456 H. Res. 1117......... Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure ............... .............................
on Israel with respect to Gaza.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/12/2024 Massie/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-202........... 4/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 213-208.............. 4/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H.R. 6323............ Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023............. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H. Res. 1143......... Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and ............... .............................
missile attack on Israel.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H.R. 4691............ Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023...... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H.R. 5947............ To provide for the rescission of certain ............... .............................
waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and
for other purposes.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H.R. 6046............ Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act........ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1149, H. Rept. 118-464 H.R. 4639............ Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act.......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/16/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-208........... 4/16/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-208.............. 4/16/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1160, H. Rept. 118-466 H.R. 8034............ Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations ............... .............................
Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/19/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Rule adopted record vote 316-94............... 4/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1160, H. Rept. 118-466 H.R. 8035............ Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations ............... .............................
Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/19/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Rule adopted record vote 316-94............... 4/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1160, H. Rept. 118-466 H.R. 8036............ Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental ............... .............................
Appropriations Act, 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/19/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Rule adopted record vote 316-94............... 4/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1160, H. Rept. 118-466 H.R. 8038............ 21st Century Peace through Strength Act....... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/19/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Rule adopted record vote 316-94............... 4/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 3397............ Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 ............... .............................
[Western Economic Security Today Act of 2024].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 6285............ Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 3195............ Superior National Forest Restoration Act...... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 2925............ Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 615............. Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act ............... .............................
of 2023.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 764............. Trust the Science Act......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1173, H. Rept. 118-477 H.R. 6090............ Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023............ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 4/29/2024 Fischbach/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 209-205........... 4/30/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-205.............. 4/30/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1194, H. Rept. 118-487 H.R. 6192............ Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act............. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/6/2024 Houchin/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 204-200........... 5/7/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-199.............. 5/7/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1194, H. Rept. 118-487 H.R. 7109............ Equal Representation Act...................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/6/2024 Houchin/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 204-200........... 5/7/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-199.............. 5/7/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1194, H. Rept. 118-487 H.J. Res. 109........ Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Securities and
Exchange Commission relating to Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/6/2024 Houchin/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 204-200........... 5/7/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-199.............. 5/7/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1194, H. Rept. 118-487 H.R. 2925............ Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/6/2024 Houchin/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 204-200........... 5/7/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-199.............. 5/7/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 8369............ Israel Security Assistance Support Act........ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 7530............ DC CRIMES Act of 2024......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 7343............ Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault ............... .............................
Cops Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 8146............ Police Our Border Act......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 7581............ Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and ............... .............................
Wellness Through Data Act of 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H.R. 354............. LEOSA Reform Act of 2024...................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H. Res. 1213......... A resolution regarding violence against law ............... .............................
enforcement officers.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1227, H. Rept. 118-511 H. Res. 1210......... Condemning the Biden border crisis and the ............... .............................
tremendous burdens law enforcement officers
face as a result.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/15/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 212-201........... 5/15/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-200-1............ 5/15/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1243, H. Rept. 118-516 H.R. 4763............ Financial Innovation and Technology for the ............... .............................
21st Century Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/21/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 205-203........... 5/22/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 204-203.............. 5/22/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1243, H. Rept. 118-516 H.R. 5403............ CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act.............. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/21/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 205-203........... 5/22/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 204-203.............. 5/22/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1243, H. Rept. 118-516 H.R. 192............. To prohibit individuals who are not citizens ............... .............................
of the United States from voting in elections
in the District of Columbia.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 5/21/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 205-203........... 5/22/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 204-203.............. 5/22/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1269, H. Rept. 118-535 H.R. 8580............ Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and ............... .............................
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/3/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 205-193........... 6/4/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 208-195.............. 6/4/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1269, H. Rept. 118-535 H.R. 8282............ Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.......... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/3/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 205-193........... 6/4/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 208-195.............. 6/4/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1287, H. Rept. 118-551 H.R. 8070............ Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and ............... .............................
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/11/2024 Scott/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-204........... 6/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 208-207.............. 6/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1287, H. Rept. 118-551 H. Res. 1292 (H. Report to accompany the Resolution ............... .............................
Rept. 118-527). Recommending that the House of
Representatives Find United States Attorney
General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of
Congress for Refusal to Comply with a
Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the
Judiciary.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/11/2024 Scott/Scanlon
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-204........... 6/12/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 208-207.............. 6/12/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1316, H. Rept. 118-559 H.R. 8752............ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ............... .............................
Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/25/2024 Scott/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 188-152........... 6/26/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 207-201.............. 6/26/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1316, H. Rept. 118-559 H.R. 8771............ Department of State, Foreign Operations, and ............... .............................
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/25/2024 Scott/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 188-152........... 6/26/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 207-201.............. 6/26/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1316, H. Rept. 118-559 H.R. 8774............ Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 6/25/2024 Scott/Neguse
..................... Previous question agreed to 188-152........... 6/26/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 207-201.............. 6/26/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1341, H. Rept. 118-578 H.R. 7700............ Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act.... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/9/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 194-186........... 7/9/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-201.............. 7/9/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1341, H. Rept. 118-578 H.J. Res. 165........ Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Department of
Education relating to ``Nondiscrimination on
the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or
Activities Receiving Federal Financial
Assistance''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/9/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 194-186........... 7/9/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-201.............. 7/9/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1341, H. Rept. 118-578 H.R. 8281............ Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act...... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/9/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 194-186........... 7/9/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-201.............. 7/9/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1341, H. Rept. 118-578 H.R. 8772............ Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/9/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 194-186........... 7/9/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-201.............. 7/9/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1341, H. Rept. 118-578 H.R. 7637............ Refrigerator Freedom Act...................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/9/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 194-186........... 7/9/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 205-201.............. 7/9/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1370, H. Rept. 118-602 H.R. 8997............ Energy and Water Development and Related ............... .............................
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/22/2024 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 188-173........... 7/23/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-197.............. 7/23/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1370, H. Rept. 118-602 H.R. 8998............ Department of the Interior, Environment, and ............... .............................
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/22/2024 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 188-173........... 7/23/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-197.............. 7/23/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1376, H. Rept. 118-607 H. Res. 1371......... Strongly condemning the Biden Administration ............... .............................
and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure
to secure the United States border.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 7/23/2024 Reschenthaler/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-195........... 7/24/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 210-202.............. 7/24/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 1398............ Protect America's Innovation and Economic ............... .............................
Security from CCP Act of 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 1425............ No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without ............... .............................
Senate Approval Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 1516............ DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and ............... .............................
Chinese Entities of Concern Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 7980............ End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in ............... .............................
America Act of 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 9456............ Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign ............... .............................
Adversaries Act of 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1430, H. Rept. 118-656 H.R. 9494............ Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters ............... .............................
Act, 2025.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/10/2024 Langworthy/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 193-189........... 9/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 209-206.............. 9/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 5179............ Anti-BDS Labeling Act......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 4790............ Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure ............... .............................
Requirements and Information Limits Act of
2023 [Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke
Policies Act].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 5717............ No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act........... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 7909............ Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 3724............ Accreditation for College Excellence Act of ............... .............................
2023 [End Woke Higher Education Act].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.R. 5339............ RETIRE Act [Protecting Americans' Investments ............... .............................
from Woke Policies Act].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1455, H. Rept. 118-685 H.J. Res. 136........ Providing for congressional disapproval under ............... .............................
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of
the rule submitted by the Environmental
Protection Agency relating to ``Multi-
Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years
2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty
Vehicles''.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/17/2024 Houchin/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-196........... 9/18/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 214-200.............. 9/18/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1486, H. Rept. 118-705 H.R. 3334............ Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People ............... .............................
within the Chinese Communist Party Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/23/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-204........... 9/24/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-207.............. 9/24/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1486, H. Rept. 118-705 H.R. 8205............ Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/23/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-204........... 9/24/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-207.............. 9/24/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1486, H. Rept. 118-705 H.R. 8790............ Fix Our Forests Act........................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/23/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-204........... 9/24/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-207.............. 9/24/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1486, H. Rept. 118-705 H. Res. 1469......... Ensuring accountability for key officials in ............... .............................
the Biden-Harris administration responsible
for decisionmaking and execution failures
throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 9/23/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 208-204........... 9/24/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-207.............. 9/24/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1568, H. Rept. 118-732 H.R. 8932............ FAFSA Deadline Act............................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/12/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 211-201........... 11/13/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-201.............. 11/13/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1568, H. Rept. 118-732 H.R. 7409............ Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act...... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/12/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 211-201........... 11/13/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-201.............. 11/13/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1568, H. Rept. 118-732 H.R. 8446............ Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024...... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/12/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 211-201........... 11/13/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-201.............. 11/13/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1576, H. Rept. 118-754 H.R. 1449............ Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/18/2024 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-199........... 11/19/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-203.............. 11/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1576, H. Rept. 118-754 H.R. 9495............ Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on ............... .............................
American Hostages Act.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 11/18/2024 Fischbach/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-199........... 11/19/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-203.............. 11/19/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1602, H. Rept. 118-791 H.R. 5349............ Crucial Communism Teaching Act................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/3/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-200........... 12/4/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 207-199.............. 12/4/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1602, H. Rept. 118-791 H.R. 7198............ Prove It Act of 2024.......................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/3/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 206-200........... 12/4/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 207-199.............. 12/4/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1612, H. Rept. 118-825 H.R. 7673............ Liberty in Laundry Act........................ ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/10/2024 Scott/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-205........... 12/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-207.............. 12/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1612, H. Rept. 118-825 S. 4199.............. Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting ............... .............................
Emergencies Solved Act of 2024.
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/10/2024 Scott/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-205........... 12/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-207.............. 12/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1612, H. Rept. 118-825 Senate amendment to WILD Act [Servicemember Quality of Life ............... .............................
H.R. 5009. Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025].
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/10/2024 Scott/Leger Fernandez
..................... Previous question agreed to 210-205........... 12/10/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 211-207.............. 12/10/2024 .............................
H. Res. 1616, H. Rept. 118-886 H.R. 115............. Midnight Rules Relief Act..................... ............... .............................
..................... Reported from Rules........................... 12/16/2024 Burgess/McGovern
..................... Previous question agreed to 207-192........... 12/17/2024 .............................
..................... Rule adopted record vote 212-197.............. 12/17/2024 .............................
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C. Table 3.--Measures Discharged
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Measure Title
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H. Res. 78..................... .................. Providing for a certain total number of members on certain
select committees and subcommittees, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 277....................... .................. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of
2023.
H. Res. 731.................... .................. Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
modify the period before the date of any primary election
or general election during which a mass mailing is not
frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in
such election, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7024...................... .................. Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
H. Res. 1470................... .................. Expanding the jurisdiction of the Task Force on the
Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
H.R. 3556...................... .................. Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and
Transparency Act.
H.R. 115....................... .................. Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023.
H.R. 3230...................... .................. Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act.
H.R. 5482...................... .................. Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2023.
H.R. 3988...................... .................. ARTICLE ONE Act.
H.R. 8302...................... .................. HUD Evaluation and Optimization Commission Act of 2024.
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D. Table 4.--Resolutions Laid on the Table
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Measure Title
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H. Res. 699.................... H.R. 1130......... Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023.
H. Res. 699.................... H. Res. 684....... Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle
Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the
Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of
their right to bear arms.
H. Res. 699.................... H.R. 5525......... Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement
Act, 2024.
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E. Table 5.--Resolutions Amended
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Measure Title
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H. Res. 199.................... H.R. 140.......... Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act.
H. Res. 199.................... H.J. Res. 27...... Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of
Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating
to ``Revised Definition of `Waters of the United
States'''.
H. Res. 199.................... S. 619............ COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023.
H. Res. 383.................... H.R. 2............ Secure the Border Act of 2023.
H. Res. 383.................... H.R. 1163......... Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act.
H. Res. 582.................... H.R. 2670......... National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
H. Res. 614.................... H.R. 4366......... Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H. Res. 614.................... S.J. Res. 9....... A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval
under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the
rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with
Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population
Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct
Population Segment''.
H. Res. 614.................... S.J. Res. 24...... A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval
under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the
rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-
Eared Bat''.
H. Res. 1316................... H.R. 8774......... Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316................... H.R. 8771......... Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
Programs Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1316................... H.R. 8752......... Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025.
H. Res. 1486................... H.R. 3334......... Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the
Chinese Communist Party Act.
H. Res. 1486................... H.R. 8205......... Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act.
H. Res. 1486................... H.R. 8790......... Fix Our Forests Act.
H. Res. 1486................... H. Res. 1469...... Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-
Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and
execution failures throughout the withdrawal from
Afghanistan.
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Table 6a.--List of Original Jurisdiction Referrals--House Resolutions
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H. Res. 11...................................... Representative McCarthy of California, January 9, 2023. A resolution stablishing the Select Committee
on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
H. Res. 12...................................... Representative Jordan of Ohio, January 9, 2023. A resolution establishing a Select Subcommittee on the
Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on
the Judiciary.
H. Res. 13...................................... Representative Wittman of Virginia, January 9, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of
the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for
the next fiscal year.
H. Res. 17...................................... Representative Gaetz of Florida, January 10, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN)
to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 18...................................... Representative Good of Virginia, January 10, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes
or makes appropriations of funds for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded, and for
other purposes.
H. Res. 29...................................... Representative Obernolte of California, January 11, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House
of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
H. Res. 35...................................... Representative Pocan of Wisconsin, January 12, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative
business consistent with the broadcasts that occurred on January 3-6, 2023.
H. Res. 38...................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, January 17, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit remote voting in meetings of committees and subcommittees and to require
the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or
subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.
H. Res. 46...................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, January 20, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately
express their contents.
H. Res. 47...................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, January 20, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit in any bill, joint resolution, or conference report appropriating funds
for relief and emergency assistance in response to major disasters the inclusion of any provision
which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for any other purpose.
H. Res. 58...................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, January 25, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting
of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.
H. Res. 78...................................... Representative Cole of Oklahoma, January 31, 2023. A resolution providing for a certain total number
of members on certain select committees and subcommittees, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 96...................................... Representative Mooney of West Virginia, February 6, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House
of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes
appropriations unless such legislation includes a table that details the amount of appropriations
authorized or appropriated for each program and an estimate of the costs (if any) of servicing the
public debt which would be incurred in carrying out the measure, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 136..................................... Representative Lieu of California, February 17, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives with respect to the enforcement of committee subpoenas to executive branch officials,
and for other purposes.
H. Res. 189..................................... Representative Bergman of Michigan, March 1, 2023. A resolution requiring foreign state media outlets
with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents
Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who
are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and
for other purposes.
H. Res. 201..................................... Representative D'Esposito of New York, March 7, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit a Member who is indicted for an offense involving financial or campaign
finance fraud from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or
creative works, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 207..................................... Representative Luttrell of Texas, March 8, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board
of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled
by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese
Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 231..................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, March 14, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House
of Representatives to require each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of
the House of Representatives to complete a medical emergency preparedness training, and for other
purposes.
H. Res. 340..................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, April 28, 2023. A resolution 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, 2023, as ``D.C. Statehood Day''.
H. Res. 350..................................... Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, May 2, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.
H. Res. 431..................................... Representative Bice of Oklahoma, May 22, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to rename the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as the Office of Talent and
Development and to transfer the Office to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
H. Res. 452..................................... Representative McBath of Georgia, May 26, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 698) to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not
unlimited, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 453..................................... Representative Clyburn of South Carolina, May 26, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the
background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm
to a person who is not such a licensee.
H. Res. 454..................................... Representative Thompson of California, May 26, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 715) to require a background check for every firearm sale.
H. Res. 458..................................... Representative Bergman of Michigan, May 31, 2023. A resolution requiring foreign state media outlets
with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents
Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who
are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and
for other purposes.
H. Res. 468..................................... Representative DeGette of Colorado, June 6, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 12) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to
protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.
H. Res. 469..................................... Representative Gaetz of Florida, June 6, 2023. A resolution recommending that the House of
Representatives find Mark F. Pomerantz in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with the terms
of a lawful and valid congressional subpoena.
H. Res. 477..................................... Representative Greene of Georgia, June 7, 2023. A resolution authorizing and directing the Committee
on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of Secretary of
Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
H. Res. 537..................................... Representative Cohen of Tennessee, June 22, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to clarify that the payment of a bail bond constitutes a gift for purposes of the
Rules.
H. Res. 543..................................... Representative Ross of North Carolina, June 22, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in
certain cases, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 611..................................... Representative DeLauro of Connecticut, July 25, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 660) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of
firearms, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 628..................................... Representative Mooney of West Virginia, July 27, 2023. A resolution eliminating the Office of
Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 658..................................... Representative Gaetz of Florida, August 18, 2023. A resolution censuring and condemning United States
District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.
H. Res. 668..................................... Representative Cleaver of Missouri, September 1, 2023. A resolution authorizing two Members to serve
as joint sponsors of a bill, resolution, or joint resolution in the House of Representatives if one
of the Members is from the majority party and the other is from the minority party.
H. Res. 706..................................... Representative Cline of Virginia, September 20, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to prohibit the appropriation of funds for the salary of any officer or employee of
the Federal Government who is convicted of contempt of Congress.
H. Res. 731..................................... Representative Carey of Ohio, September 27, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election
during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such
election, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 761..................................... Representative Boyle of Pennsylvania, October 6, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to limit the eligibility for nomination to serve as Speaker of the House of
Representatives to Members and Members-elect of the House.
H. Res. 787..................................... Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania, October 16, 2023. A resolution electing Representative Patrick
T. McHenry Speaker pro tempore.
H. Res. 812..................................... Representative McClain of Michigan, October 25, 2023. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal
Bowman.
H. Res. 826..................................... Representative Miller of Ohio, October 30, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to limit the privileged status of a motion causing a vacancy in the Office of Speaker
to motions offered by direction of not fewer than 112 Members from the majority party or 112 Members
from the minority party.
H. Res. 855..................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, November 8, 2023. A resolution recognizing the service of all
District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full
local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and
calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C.
Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia
veterans in every American war.
H. Res. 890..................................... Representative Ogles of Tennessee, November 21, 2023. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
H. Res. 916..................................... Representative DeGette of Colorado, December 6, 2023. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 625) to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
H. Res. 917..................................... Representative Armstrong of North Dakota, December 7, 2023. A resolution authorizing the enforcement
of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means,
or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of
Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United
States of America, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 918..................................... Representative Armstrong of North Dakota, December 7, 2023. A resolution directing certain committees
to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry
into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional
power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 952..................................... Representative Burchett of Tennessee, January 9, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any
bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill.
H. Res. 961..................................... Representative Steube of Florida, January 11, 2024. A resolution providing for the consideration of
the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters.
H. Res. 967..................................... Representative Luna of Florida, January 16, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1007.................................... Representative Porter of California, February 9, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct
which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or
if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.
H. Res. 1016.................................... Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, February 15, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration
of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies.
H. Res. 1017.................................... Representative Perez of Washington, February 15, 2024. A resolution eliminating the restriction that
witnesses may appear remotely at proceedings of committees of the House of Representatives only at
the discretion of the chair of the committee.
H. Res. 1027.................................... Representative Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, February 23, 2024. A resolution providing for
consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.
H. Res. 1029.................................... Representative Magaziner of Rhode Island, February 23, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the
House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
H. Res. 1073.................................... Representative Torres of New York, March 11, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to deny the privilege of admission to the Hall of the House to former Members who
have been expelled from the House.
H. Res. 1081.................................... Representative Davidson of Ohio, March 15, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to establish a Committee on Health as a standing committee of the House.
H. Res. 1103.................................... Representative Greene of Georgia, March 22, 2024. A resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the
House of Representatives to be vacant.
H. Res. 1115.................................... Representative Luna of Florida, April 5, 2024. A resolution providing for the consideration of the
resolution (H. Res. 967) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote
by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1119.................................... Representative Clarke of New York, April 9, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal
Communications Commission.
H. Res. 1138.................................... Representative D'Esposito of New York, April 12, 2024. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of
Representatives to deny certain privileges of the House of Representatives to former Members who have
been expelled from the House, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1170.................................... Representative Cammack of Florida, April 26, 2024. A resolution prohibiting Members of the House of
Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and
for other purposes.
H. Res. 1190.................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, May 1, 2024. A resolution 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,
2024, as ``D.C. Statehood Day''.
H. Res. 1205.................................... Representative Luna of Florida, May 7, 2024. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney
General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain
subpoena.
H. Res. 1240.................................... Representative Manning of North Carolina, May 17, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 4121) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in
contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives,
contraception, and information related to contraception.
H. Res. 1282.................................... Representative McBath of Georgia, June 7, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.
H. Res. 1302.................................... Representative Titus of Nevada, June 14, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 396) to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns.
H. Res. 1305.................................... Representative Burlison of Missouri, June 18, 2024. A resolution rescinding the subpoenas issued by
the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and
withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr.,
and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress.
H. Res. 1334.................................... Representative Luna of Florida, June 28, 2024. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney
General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain
subpoena.
H. Res. 1344.................................... Representative Luna of Florida, July 9, 2024. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney
General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain
subpoena.
H. Res. 1346.................................... Representative Wild of Pennsylvania, July 9, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all
medical care surrounding such technology.
H. Res. 1357.................................... Representative Luna of Florida, July 11, 2024. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney
General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain
subpoena.
H. Res. 1364.................................... Representative Spanberger of Virginia, July 18, 2024. A resolution providing for the consideration of
the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension
offset and windfall elimination provisions.
H. Res. 1367.................................... Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania, July 22, 2024. A resolution establishing the Task Force on the
Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
H. Res. 1410.................................... Representative Graves of Louisiana, August 6, 2024. A resolution providing for the consideration of
the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension
offset and windfall elimination provisions.
H. Res. 1450.................................... Representative Edwards of North Carolina, September 16, 2024. A resolution reaffirming the House of
Representatives priority over the collection and expenditure of revenue under the Origination Clause
of the Constitution.
H. Res. 1452.................................... Representative Cohen of Tennessee, September 17, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of the
bill (H.R. 2708) to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term
services and supports, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1470.................................... Representative Burgess of Texas, September 19, 2024. A resolution expanding the jurisdiction of the
Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
H. Res. 1483.................................... Representative Pressley of Massachusetts, September 20, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration
of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights
amendment.
H. Res. 1560.................................... Representative Moulton of Massachusetts, November 1, 2024. A resolution providing for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and
for other purposes.
H. Res. 1567.................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, November 8, 2024. A resolution recognizing the service of all
District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full
local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and
calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C.
Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia
veterans in every American war.
H. Res. 1573.................................... Representative Perez of Washington, November 14, 2024. A resolution establishing the Select Committee
on Electoral Reform.
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Table 6b.--List of Original Jurisdiction Referrals--House Bills
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H.R. 51......................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, January 9, 2023. A bill to provide for the admission of the
State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
H.R. 112........................................ Representative Biggs of Arizona, January 9, 2023. A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
H.R. 115........................................ Representative Biggs of Arizona, January 9, 2023. A bill to amendchapter 8of title 5, United States
Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for ``midnight rules'', and
for other purposes.
H.R. 121........................................ Representative Biggs of Arizona, January 9, 2023. A bill to amend the National Emergencies Act to
provide that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after the declaration
unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted into law, and for other purposes.
H.R. 252........................................ Representative Garcia of California, January 10, 2023. A bill to create a point of order against
spending that will increase inflation unless inflation is not greater than 4.5 percent, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 260........................................ Representative Good of Virginia, January 10, 2023. A bill to prevent a fiscal crisis by enacting
legislation to balance the Federal budget through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 261........................................ Representative Good of Virginia, January 10, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 268........................................ Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, January 10, 2023. A bill to amend the District of Columbia
Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly passed District laws.
H.R. 277........................................ Representative Cammack of Florida, January 11, 2023. A bill to amendchapter 8of title 5, United States
Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a
joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
H.R. 281........................................ Representative Cole of Oklahoma, January 11, 2023. A bill to establish the Commission on Long-Term
Social Security Solvency, and for other purposes.
H.R. 311........................................ Representative Cloud of Texas, January 12, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on
Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes.
H.R. 323........................................ Representative Davidson of Ohio, January 12, 2023. A bill to establish the People-Centered Assistance
Reform Effort Commission, to improve the social safety net and increase social mobility by increasing
access to resources which address the underlying causes of poverty.
H.R. 334........................................ Representative Gallagher of Wisconsin, January 12, 2023. A bill to amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to add membership in a significant transnational criminal organization to the list of
grounds of inadmissibility and to prohibit the provision of material support or resources to such
organizations.
H.R. 361........................................ Representative Meuser of Pennsylvania, January 13, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an analysis of
the impact on inflation from certain reconciliation legislation reported or submitted pursuant to
reconciliation directives in a concurrent resolution on the budget.
H.R. 362........................................ Representative Meuser of Pennsylvania, January 13, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint
Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 397........................................ Representative Van Duyne of Texas, January 17, 2023. A bill to require the evaluation of Federal
agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the
elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes.
H.R. 464........................................ Representative Gosar of Arizona, January 24, 2023. A bill to restore the separation of powers between
the Congress and the President.
H.R. 483........................................ Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, January 24, 2023. A bill to amend the District of Columbia
Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts
without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.
H.R. 507........................................ Representative Craig of Minnesota, January 25, 2023. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to
prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after
leaving office, to prohibit the use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and
legislative branch employees for airline accommodations other than coach class, to reduce the pay of
Members of the House of Representatives if a Speaker is not elected on the first day of a Congress,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 626........................................ Representative DeSaulnier of California, January 30, 2023. A bill to advance commonsense policy
priorities.
H.R. 638........................................ Representative Smith of New Jersey, January 30, 2023. A bill to withdraw normal trade relations
treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the
People's Republic of China, and to expand the eligibility requirements for products of the People's
Republic of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future, and for other purposes.
H.R. 710........................................ Representative Case of Hawaii, February 1, 2023. A bill to establish a national commission on fiscal
responsibility and reform, and for other purposes.
H.R. 814........................................ Representative Pocan of Wisconsin, February 2, 2023. A bill to protect benefits provided under Social
Security, Medicare, and any other program of benefits administered by the Social Security
Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
H.R. 868........................................ Representative Gimenez of Florida, February 8, 2023. A bill to shorten the review period for the
congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 888........................................ Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania, February 9, 2023. A bill to provide accountability for funding
provided to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury under Public Law 117-169.
H.R. 1040....................................... Representative Burgess of Texas, February 14, 2023. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system.
H.R. 1103....................................... Representative Smith of New Jersey, February 17, 2023. A bill to require the President to remove the
extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade
Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People's Republic of China,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 1120....................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, February 21, 2023. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to
foreign persons that engage in certain transactions relating to Cuba and to impose sanctions with
respect to human rights abuse and corruption in Cuba, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1135....................................... Representative Meeks of New York, February 21, 2023. A bill to grant certain authorities to the
President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1206....................................... Representative Cloud of Texas, February 27, 2023. A bill to establish the Federal Agency Sunset
Commission.
H.R. 1289....................................... Representative Feenstra of Iowa, March 1, 2023. A bill to require that any debt limit increase or
suspension be balanced by equal spending cuts over the next decade.
H.R. 1518....................................... Representative Rodgers of Washington, March 9, 2023. A bill to provide for a reauthorizing schedule
for unauthorized Federal programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1801....................................... Representative Meeks of New York, March 27, 2023. A bill to enhance the consideration of human rights
in arms exports.
H.R. 2368....................................... Representative Palmer of Alabama, March 29, 2023. A bill to require the appropriation of funds to use
a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement received by a Federal agency, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 2372....................................... Representative Gallagher of Wisconsin, March 29, 2023. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions
with respect to the People's Republic of China if the People's Liberation Army initiates a military
invasion of Taiwan.
H.R. 2375....................................... Representative Gosar of Arizona, March 29, 2023. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule
Act to provide for a uniform 60-day period for Congress to review laws of the District of Columbia
before such laws may take effect, to permit Congress to use the authorities and procedures available
under such Act for the consideration and enactment of resolutions of disapproval of laws of the
District of Columbia to disapprove specific provisions of such laws, to clarify the expedited
procedures available under such Act for the consideration of such resolutions of disapproval, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 2486....................................... Representative Craig of Minnesota, April 6, 2023. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to
prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after
leaving office, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2549....................................... Representative Davidson of Ohio, April 10, 2023. A bill to provide for congressional review of the
imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2659....................................... Representative Torres of New York, April 17, 2023. A bill to require a Member of Congress who makes
and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to
disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of
the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2811....................................... Representative Arrington of Texas, April 25, 2023. A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the
debt ceiling, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2817....................................... Representative Amodei of Nevada, April 25, 2023. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to save
Federal funds by authorizing changes to the composition of circulating coins, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3230....................................... Representative Foxx of North Carolina, May 11, 2023. A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 to provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3370....................................... Representative Himes of Connecticut, May 16, 2023. A bill to prohibit funds available for the United
States Armed Forces to be obligated or expended for introduction of United States Armed Forces into
hostilities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3421....................................... Representative Jayapal of Washington, May 17, 2023. A bill to establish an improved Medicare for All
national health insurance program.
H.R. 3466....................................... Representative Barr of Kentucky, May 18, 2023. A bill to enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council
transparency.
H.R. 3532....................................... Representative Roy of Texas, May 18, 2023. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are
authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3556....................................... Representative Barr of Kentucky, May 22, 2023. A bill to amend the Federal financial laws to increase
financial regulatory accountability and transparency, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3640....................................... Representative Hinson of Iowa, May 24, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide an inflation estimate with
respect to direct spending legislation with a significant impact on the Gross Domestic Product of the
United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3653....................................... Representative Smith of Nebraska, May 24, 2023. A bill to provide the President with authority to
enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3746....................................... Representative McHenry of North Carolina, May 29, 2023. A bill to provide for a responsible increase
to the debt ceiling.
H.R. 3901....................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, June 7, 2023. A bill to establish procedures to reduce agency
funding for failure to comply with lawfully issued congressional subpoenas, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3953....................................... Representative Boyle of Pennsylvania, June 9, 2023. A bill to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United
States Code, to provide procedures for congressional disapproval of the issuance of additional debt.
H.R. 3973....................................... Representative Jaypal of Washington, June 9, 2023. A bill to establish judicial ethics.
H.R. 3988....................................... Representative Roy of Texas, June 9, 2023. A bill to provide for congressional approval of national
emergency declarations.
H.R. 4108....................................... Representative Davidson of Ohio, June 14, 2023. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018
to require export controls with respect to certain personal data of United States nationals and
individuals in the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4114....................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, June 14, 2023. A bill to establish procedures to reduce agency
funding for failure to adhere to original congressional intent, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4175....................................... Representative McCaul of Texas, June 15, 2023. A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to provide
additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from the Central Bank of the Russian
Federation and other sovereign assets of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4307....................................... Representative Steel of California, June 22, 2023. A bill to authorize the President to enter into
trade agreements for the reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions with respect
to medical goods to contribute to the national security and public health of the United States, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 4381....................................... Representative Murphy of North Carolina, June 27, 2023. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act
with respect to the determination, termination, and renewal of public health emergencies, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 4435....................................... Representative Rodgers of Washington, June 30, 2023. A bill to establish a budgetary level reduction
schedule, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4563....................................... Representative Steil of Wisconsin, July 11, 2023. A bill to promote election integrity, voter
confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, equipping States with tools
for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal
elections, improving election administration in the District of Columbia, improving the effectiveness
of military voting programs, enhancing election security, and protecting political speech, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 4619....................................... Representative Huizenga of Michigan, July 13, 2023. A bill to authorize the sale of Virginia Class
submarines to Australia in support of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the
United Kingdom, and the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4691....................................... Representative Self of Texas, July 17, 2023. A bill to provide for congressional review of actions to
terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
H.R. 4715....................................... Representative Kean of New Jersey, July 18, 2023. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in
support of the United Kingdom and the AUKUS partnership.
H.R. 4716....................................... Representative Kim of California, July 18, 2023. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in
support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership.
H.R. 4729....................................... Representative Connolly of Virginia, July 19, 2023. A bill to authorize negotiation and conclusion and
to provide for congressional consideration of a tax agreement between the American Institute in
Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO).
H.R. 4928....................................... Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, July 26, 2023. A bill to provide for clarification and
limitations with respect to the exercise of national security powers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5048....................................... Representative Schiff of California, July 27, 2023. A bill 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.
H.R. 5068....................................... Representative Gallagher of Wisconsin, July 28, 2023. A bill to prohibit congressional recesses until
Congress adopts a concurrent resolution on the budget that results in a balanced Federal budget by
the last fiscal year covered by such resolution, to establish a 5-year ban on individuals appointed
to Executive Schedule positions and Members of Congress engaging in lobbying activities at the
Federal level, to provide for the termination of further retirement coverage for Members of Congress
under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5188....................................... Representative Gallagher of Wisconsin, August 11, 2023. A bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of
1962 to impose limitations on the authority of the President to adjust imports that are determined to
threaten to impair national security, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5195....................................... Representative Ogles of Tennessee, August 11, 2023. A bill to repeal the District of Columbia Home
Rule Act.
H.R. 5282....................................... Representative Lieu of California, August 25, 2023. A bill to modify the expedited procedures in the
House of Representatives under section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act with respect to
consideration of joint resolutions prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services,
prohibiting proposed licenses for exports of defense articles or services, and prohibiting approval
of United States commercial technical assistance or manufacturing licensing agreements.
H.R. 5313....................................... Delegate Norton of District of Columbia, August 29, 2023. A bill to amend the District of Columbia
Home Rule Act to permit the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia to transmit Acts of
the District of Columbia to Congress in electronic form.
H.R. 5353....................................... Representative Beyer of Virginia, September 8, 2023. A bill to provide for a period of continuing
appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and
to prohibit consideration of other matters in the House of Representatives if appropriations are not
enacted.
H.R. 5482....................................... Representative Hageman of Wyoming, September 14, 2023. A bill to prevent energy poverty and ensure
that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy.
H.R. 5571....................................... Representative Norman of South Carolina, September 19, 2023. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget
and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for fair-value credit estimates, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 5590....................................... Representative Donalds of Florida, September 20, 2023. A bill to require an officer or employee of the
Federal Government who is required by law to appear on a regular basis to give oral testimony at a
hearing of a committee of Congress to remain at the hearing until each member of the committee has
been provided with the opportunity to question the officer or employee.
H.R. 5673....................................... Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, September 22, 2023. A bill to advance responsible policies.
H.R. 5696....................................... Representative Arrington of Texas, September 26, 2023. A bill to provide for a period of continuing
appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and
establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations.
H.R. 5772....................................... Representative Nunn of Iowa, September 27, 2023. A bill to impose a fine on Members of Congress in the
event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5779....................................... Representative Huizenga of Michigan, September 28, 2023. A bill to establish a commission on fiscal
responsibility and reform.
H.R. 5932....................................... Representative Schweikert of Arizona, October 11, 2023. A bill to authorize additional assistance to
Israel using assets confiscated from the Iran, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5991....................................... Representative Garamendi of California, October 19, 2023. A bill to require the Commandant of the
Coast Guard and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations
in enforcing the Jones Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6114....................................... Representative Banks of Indiana, October 30, 2023. A bill to impose additional sanctions with respect
to Iran and modify other existing sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6305....................................... Representative Luna of Florida, November 8, 2023. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health
Service Act to impose a limitation on regulations relating to the control of communicable diseases,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 6417....................................... Representative Doggett of Texas, November 15, 2023. A bill to amend the Ending Importation of Russian
Oil Act to provide for a prohibition on importation of energy products produced at refineries outside
the Russian Federation.
H.R. 6732....................................... Representative Smith of Nebraska, December 12, 2023. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security
Act to clarify parameters for model testing and add accountability to model expansion under the
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6927....................................... Representative Spartz of Indiana, January 9, 2024. A bill to establish a commission on national debt
and fiscal reforms.
H.R. 6952....................................... Representative Moore of Utah, January 11, 2024. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to
provide for a joint meeting of the Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of
the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 6953....................................... Representative Moore of Utah, January 11, 2024. A bill to establish comprehensive, annual
congressional budgeting.
H.R. 6957....................................... Representative Smucker of Pennsylvania, January 11, 2024. A bill to require that the President's
annual budget submission to Congress and any concurrent resolution on the budget include the ratio of
the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product of the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7024....................................... Representative Smith of Missouri, January 17, 2024. A bill to make improvements to the child tax
credit, to provide tax incentives to promote economic growth, to provide special rules for the
taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States, to provide
tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, to make improvements to the low-income housing
tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7093....................................... Representative Moore of Alabama, January 25, 2024. A bill to provide for Congressional approval of
public health emergency declarations, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7235....................................... Representative Norman of South Carolina, February 5, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget
and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite
consideration of rescissions, and cancellations of items of new direct spending and limited tax
benefits.
H.R. 7249....................................... Representative Carter of Georgia, February 6, 2024. A bill to require submission of the National
Security Strategy and the budget of the President before the President may deliver the State of the
Union address.
H.R. 7345....................................... Representative Brecheen of Oklahoma, February 14, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any
resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days during the month of
July or August until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 7455....................................... Representative Emmer of Minnesota, February 26, 2024. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7476....................................... Representative Hern of Oklahoma, February 29, 2024. A bill to counter the malign influence and theft
perpetuated by the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
H.R. 7571....................................... Representative Salazar of Florida, March 6, 2024. A bill to establish a regional trade, investment,
and people-to-people partnership of countries in the Western Hemisphere to stimulate growth and
integration through viable long-term private sector development, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7584....................................... Representative Grothman of Wisconsin, March 7, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide cost estimates for legislation reported by
the Committee on Appropriations of each House, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7738....................................... Representative Bost of Illinois, March 20, 2024. A bill to establish the Toxic Exposure Fund of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8038....................................... Representative McCaul of Texas, April 17, 2024. A bill to authorize the President to impose certain
sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8051....................................... Representative Norman of South Carolina, April 17, 2024. A bill to prohibit the consideration in the
House of Representatives of any legislation containing an earmark.
H.R. 8302....................................... Representative Davidson of Ohio, May 8, 2024. A bill to establish a commission to review the programs
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and make recommendations for legislative reforms,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 8341....................................... Representative Cloud of Texas, May 10, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to
provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on
Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8372....................................... Representative Arrington of Texas, May 14, 2024. A bill to require the annual budget submission of the
President to Congress and the annual concurrent resolution on the budget provide an estimate of
certain additional information per each taxpayer, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8437....................................... Representative McCaul of Texas, May 16, 2024. A bill to provide for congressional oversight of
proposed changes to arms sales to Israel.
H.R. 8482....................................... Representative Moore of Utah, May 21, 2024. A bill to deter conflict in the Taiwan Strait by
establishing conditions for suspending normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 8485....................................... Representative Raskin of Maryland, May 21, 2024. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to
prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch
personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8597....................................... Representative Quigley of Illinois, June 3, 2024. A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of
1978, the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2009, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, the Financial
Stability Act of 2010, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to improve
access to information in the legislative and executive branches of the Government, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 8828....................................... Representative Morelle of New York, June 25, 2024. A bill to enhance safety and security at federally
licensed gun shops, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8840....................................... Representative Edwards of North Carolina, June 26, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any
resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days until the House of
Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8889....................................... Representative Green of Tennessee, June 28, 2024. A bill to provide for the sunset of rules upheld
based on Chevron deference.
H.R. 9084....................................... Representative McCormick of Georgia, July 22, 2024. A bill to amend section 102 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is
finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Federal
employment, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9341....................................... Representative Ryan of New York, August 9, 2024. A bill to require expedited consideration of a bill
that addresses the insolvency of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the
Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund in the case that either trust fund becomes insolvent.
H.R. 9355....................................... Representative Porter of California, August 13, 2024. A bill to enact House Resolution 895, One
Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.
H.R. 9512....................................... Representative Barr of Kentucky, September 10, 2024. A bill to protect the sovereignty of the United
States and strengthen Congress's oversight of the activities of the Federal financial agencies by
improving accountability and transparency with respect to the effect of membership and participation
in covered international organizations on the statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to
companies in the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9519....................................... Representative Edwards of North Carolina, September 10, 2024. A bill to establish a limit on increases
in total Federal spending, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9546....................................... Representative Salazar of Florida, September 11, 2024. A bill to promote democracy in Venezuela, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 9648....................................... Representative Cammack of Florida, September 18, 2024. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless
a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
H.R. 9724....................................... Representative Arrington of Texas, September 20, 2024. A bill to provide additional authority of the
United States International Trade Commission under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
H.R. 9735....................................... Representative Peters of California, September 20, 2024. A bill to amend title 31 of the United States
Code and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to automatically increase the debt limit for the fiscal
year of a budget resolution, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9777....................................... Representative Brecheen of Oklahoma, September 24, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared
by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out
such measure, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9955....................................... Representative Burchett of Tennessee, October 11, 2024. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961 to modify the Presidential drawdown authority, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9999....................................... Representative Arrington of Texas, October 18, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to include timely completion of budgetary actions as an essential
purpose of such Act and to establish limitations on the official travel of Members of Congress upon
failure to timely adopt a concurrent resolution on the budget, and for other purposes.
H.R. 10286...................................... Representative Dunn of Florida, December 4, 2024. A bill to establish the Constitutional Government
Review Commission, and for other purposes.
H.R. 10289...................................... Representative Khanna of California, December 4, 2024. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under
certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
H.R. 10300...................................... Representative Bice of Oklahoma, December 5, 2024. A bill to provide for congressional review of rules
with respect to which the agency explicitly relied on Chevron deference in the notice of proposed
rulemaking or a Federal court upheld the rule based on Chevron deference.
H.R. 10409...................................... Representative Westerman of Arkansas, December 12, 2024. A bill to address the high costs of health
care services, prescription drugs, and health insurance coverage in the United States, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 10414...................................... Representative Clyde of Georgia, December 16, 2024. A bill to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of
1974.
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Table 6c.--List of Original Jurisdiction Referrals--House Concurrent Resolutions
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H. Con. Res. 6.................................. Representative Griffith of Virginia, January 9, 2023. A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint
Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and
responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative shall be moved to the
legislative branch in accordance with article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United States,
and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 8.................................. Representative Williams of Georgia, January 11, 2023. A concurrent resolution establishing the Task
Force on the Legislative Process.
H. Con. Res. 46................................. Representative Barr of Kentucky, May 18, 2023. A concurrent resolution providing for a joint hearing
of the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate to receive a
presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial
statement of the executive branch.
H. Con. Res. 110................................ Representative Porter of California, June 11, 2024. A concurrent resolution establishing grounds under
which Members of Congress may vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in the event of
illness, a death in the family, jury service, military service, and other emergency situations, and
for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 111................................ Representative Porter of California, June 11, 2024. A concurrent resolution providing for certain
procedures for bringing debate to a close on any question in the House of Representatives and Senate,
and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 112................................ Representative Porter of California, June 11, 2024. A concurrent resolution requiring Members of
Congress and Senators to be seated next to Members or Senators of opposing parties during meetings or
hearings of committees of Congress.
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Table 6c.--List of Original Jurisdiction Referrals--House Joint Resolutions
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H.J. Res. 89.................................... Representative McClellan of Virginia, September 14, 2023. A joint resolution requiring the advice and
consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from
the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
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VIII. MINORITY VIEWS
No Mandate for Dysfunction
House Republicans are set to enter the 119th Congress with
the smallest majority in nearly a century. A review of the
118th Congress makes clear why voters decided to penalize House
Republicans at the ballot box. Republicans oversaw a
Congressional term defined by dysfunction, chaos, and a total
abdication of their responsibility to govern. The result: the
most dysfunctional, unproductive, closed, extreme Congress in
modern American history. We need not continue on this path.
There is a clear opportunity for bipartisan collaboration to
deliver real results for everyday Americans--if Republicans are
willing to work with Democrats and take governing seriously.
The Most Dysfunctional House in History
The 118th Congress began with five wasted days and 15
arduous ballots to elect Speaker Kevin McCarthy--a situation
made worse by his concessions to the far right, including a
decision to weaken the motion-to-vacate threshold and ceding
power on the Rules Committee to far-right extremist members who
held him hostage for his entire tenure as Speaker of the House.
Nine months later, those same extremists ousted Speaker
McCarthy for the terrible sin of keeping the government open.
Their actions plunged the House into chaos for another three
weeks. During this time, Congress failed to do anything at
all--an embarrassment to this institution that left us unable
to consider any legislation at all.
Somehow, things got worse from there. Despite promises of a
more inclusive legislative process by Speaker Johnson, his
record was substantially worse than that of his predecessor.
Under Johnson's gavel, Republicans issued 56 closed rules in
nine months, beating out Speaker McCarthy's 42 closed rules
over the same period. Together, Speakers Johnson and McCarthy
lost seven rule votes--a historic embarrassment for a majority
that was simply too dysfunctional to govern. Before the 118th
Congress, the last time a rule failed on the House Floor was
over twenty years ago.
Astoundingly, a Republican Member of the Rules Committee
even voted against a rule that he managed himself--thwarting
consideration of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
reauthorization. Each of the failed rules this Congress wasted
legislative time. On multiple occasions, it led Republican
leaders to prematurely send the entire body home. In total, the
majority canceled 26 voting days this term.
Despite promises to complete all twelve government funding
bills on time in 2023, Republicans missed their own deadline
and had to rely on Democrats to keep the government open amid
Republican infighting. Speaker Johnson made similar promises in
2024, yet as Republicans stumbled toward the August District
Work Period, they found their own government funding proposals
so unpopular that they had to pull them from consideration and
cancel votes.
Multiple times during the 118th Congress, Rules Republicans
wasted taxpayer money by holding testimony on legislation that
could not pass, and then failing to report it out in a rule.
Even when Republicans passed measures through the House, that
did not guarantee they would send their bills to the Senate.
Republicans unilaterally chose not to send 13 bills to the
Senate, ensuring they would not be considered. This included
H.R. 1--presumably their top legislative priority.
And on dozens of occasions, this committee's Republican
majority waived regular order, skipping hearings and markups
and sidelining committees of jurisdiction who have extensive
expertise in policy matters.
The Least Productive House in History
With their hyper-partisan agenda and extreme dysfunction
Republicans passed fewer bills into law during the first
session of the 118th Congress than in any session since the
Great Depression. Meanwhile, Democrats kept the government
open, prevented a catastrophic debt default that would have
cratered the global economy, and ensured that our country did
not abdicate our responsibilities at home or abroad.
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), a member of the Rules
Committee, said on the House Floor:
``I want my Republican colleagues to give me one
thing. One. That I can go campaign on and say we did.
One. Anybody sitting in the complex if you want to come
down to the floor and come explain to me one material,
meaningful, significant thing the Republican majority
has done.''
Democrats spent most of the 118th Congress asking the same
question.
The Republican majority's dysfunction can best be seen
through the degradation of this committee's legislative
importance. Many measures, including every continuing
resolution to keep the government funded, had to bypass the
Rules Committee and move under suspension of the rules, for
fear that Republican extremists would sink must-pass
legislation.
In fact, for every major bill in the 118th Congress,
Democrats delivered the necessary votes for a majority. For
example, in May 2023, Democrats provided the votes necessary
for the special rule providing for consideration of the Fiscal
Responsibility Act and, ultimately, a majority of the votes
needed for final passage--averting a disastrous debt ceiling
crisis that would have led to global economic collapse.
In April 2024, after Republicans wasted months delaying
critical, time-sensitive aid for our allies in Ukraine and
Taiwan, Democrats stepped up in both the Rules Committee and on
the House Floor, taking the extraordinary and unusual step of
voting a rule out of the committee to prevent far-right members
from further delaying aid to our allies. To punish Johnson for
the grave crime of supporting our allies, far-right Republicans
attempted to kick out their second speaker of the Congress. To
avoid the body descending into chaos yet again, Democrats
stepped up and provided the votes necessary to save Speaker
Johnson from his own party's far-right extreme fringe.
The Most Closed House in History
During the 118th Congress, the House Republican majority
shattered their own record for the most closed Congress ever--
running this institution more like an authoritarian
dictatorship than a democratic legislative assembly.
The Republican-controlled 115th Congress set the previous
record with 103 closed rules that allowed no amendments at all.
In the 118th Congress, Republicans topped that with 115 closed
rules, representing 57% of all rules advanced by the
committee--a shocking 29% increase from the 117th Congress
under Democratic leadership, which Republicans complained about
at the time.
While there is a time and place for closed rules, there is
simply no excuse for the excessive limits on deliberation and
debate that this majority embraced. When Republicans did
provide for the consideration of amendments, they sidelined
Democrats despite the obvious need to work together in divided
government. Astoundingly, more than two-thirds of the bills
that came to the floor through the Rules Committee this
Congress did not allow a single Democratic amendment.
In the 118th Congress, the Rules Committee was where
amendments went to die. Republicans rejected nearly 6,000
amendments, including 84% of Democratic amendments, 57% of
their own party's amendments, and 67% of bipartisan
amendments--marking a dramatic shift from the previous
leadership of this committee. During the 116th Congress--
another period of divided government--Democrats allowed more
than half of all amendments and nearly two-thirds of bipartisan
ones. Even during the 117th Congress, when Democrats had
unified control of Congress and the White House, we made more
than two-thirds of bipartisan amendments in order.
Despite being a thorn in the side of leadership at times,
the three far-right Rules Committee members--who promised to
fight for more openness and debate--generally served as rubber
stamps. When present for committee votes, they voted for more
than 97% of closed rules, over 96% of waivers of the House
Rules and Congressional Budget Act, and against countless
Democratic motions to consider amendments on the House Floor.
The chaos they created served only to distract from the
important challenges facing the American people.
A Bipartisan Path Forward
The path forward should be crystal clear to our Republican
colleagues by now. Yet we fear they have not learned the proper
lessons from the past two years because they ended the Congress
the same way they began: more failed messaging bills and new
efforts to support billionaires and wealthy corporations who
are ripping off the American people. We hope these views will
present a path forward for this body--one that the American
people are clearly asking for, given that Republicans lost
seats in the House this election despite gains elsewhere. Out
of the 148 million votes cast for House districts, the majority
was decided by 7,309 votes across three districts. Given their
razor-thin majority next Congress, Republicans should seek to
engage in good faith with Democratic lawmakers earlier in the
legislative process, collaborate on restoring this committee's
traditional levels of support for bipartisan amendments, and
work across the aisle to restore respectful deliberation and
debate in the People's House.
The 119th Congress must make meaningful progress to lower
costs for American families, protect Medicare, Medicaid, and
Social Security, and uplift working people through policies
that strengthen the middle class, invest in workers, and
provide a lifeline for families living paycheck to paycheck or
struggling to get ahead. We hope Republicans will finally
pursue policies that work for all Americans, rather than
massive giveaways for corporate special interests and
disastrous tax cuts for those at the top.
We urge the slimmest majority in almost a century to
partner with Democrats on these much-needed endeavors. It is
time to govern.
James P. McGovern (MA-02).
Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05).
Joe Neguse (CO-02).
Theresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03).
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