Rules Committee

U.S. House•Standing

Summary

Rules is a standing committee of the U.S. House with 2 subcommittees and 13 members. It has 103 bills before it this session, has held 1 hearing and has filed 61 reports.

Chair

Chair: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Ranking Member: Rep. James McGovern (D-MA). Online at rules.house.gov.

Rules has 103 bills, 65 meetings and 61 reports on the record this session.

Members

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13 members sit on Rules, 9 in the majority and 4 in the minority; Virginia Foxx is Chair and James McGovern is Ranking Member.

Virginia Foxx

R–NC-5 · Chair

Michelle Fischbach

R–MN-7 · Member

Ralph Norman

R–SC-5 · Member

Chip Roy

R–TX-21 · Member

Erin Houchin

R–IN-9 · Member

Nicholas Langworthy

R–NY-23 · Member

Subcommittees

The committee's work is divided among 2 subcommittees.

Legislative and Budget Process Subcommittee

Subcommittee

Rules and Organization of the House Subcommittee

Subcommittee

Bills

103 bills have been referred to Rules this session.

H.Res. 1140Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.Jun 9, 2026 · Introduced · Donald Norcross H.Res. 518Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.Jun 4, 2026 · Introduced · Gregory Meeks H.Res. 1299Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.May 20, 2026 · Introduced · French Hill H.Res. 965Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Apr 16, 2026 · Introduced · Ayanna Pressley

Meetings

Rules has 64 meetings on the calendar.

September 2026

House Rules

Member Day Hearing on Proposed Rules Changes for the 120th Congress

Sep 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Meeting

Reports

Rules has filed 61 reports and issued 33 prints this Congress.

Citation	Title	Bill	Issued
H. Rept. 119-785	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 1501) TO AMEND THE FAST ACT TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MINERAL PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AS A COVERED PRO…	—	Aug 31, 2026
H. Rept. 119-755	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8800) TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTM…	H.Res. 1438	Jul 20, 2026
H. Rept. 119-749	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 139) TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERA…	H.Res. 1423	Jul 13, 2026
H. Rept. 119-718	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8800) TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTM…	H.Res. 1398	Jun 30, 2026
H. Rept. 119-707	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 1181) TO PROHIBIT PAYMENT CARD NETWORKS AND COVERED ENTITIES FROM REQUIRING THE USE OF OR ASS…	H.Res. 1377	Jun 23, 2026
H. Rept. 119-690	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8312) TO ESTABLISH FRAUD PREVENTION AND PROGRAM INTEGRITY FUNCTIONS AND DATA SHARING AUTHORIT…	H.Res. 1345	Jun 8, 2026
H. Rept. 119-685	WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES	H.Res. 1336	Jun 3, 2026
H. Rept. 119-676	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8646) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,…	H.Res. 1333	Jun 3, 2026
H. Rept. 119-653	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 1041) TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FR…	H.Res. 1300	May 19, 2026
H. Rept. 119-647	PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT	H.Res. 1274	May 12, 2026
H. Rept. 119-648	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 5625) TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE A LIST OF EACH STATE AND UNIT…	H.R. 1275	May 12, 2026
H. Rept. 119-628	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7567) TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFORM AND CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE DE…	H.Res. 1224	Apr 29, 2026
H. Rept. 119-618	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4690) TO AMEND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION ACT TO REPEAL CERTAIN FEDERAL BUILDING…	H.Res. 1189	Apr 20, 2026
H. Rept. 119-609	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6387) TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO REQUIRE REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE REVIEW AND…	H.Res. 1174	Apr 15, 2026
H. Rept. 119-610	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8035) TO AMEND THE FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE…	H.Res. 1175	Apr 15, 2026
H. Rept. 119-575	PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL (H.R. 7147) MAKING FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR EN…	H.Res. 1142	Mar 27, 2026
H. Rept. 119-570	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 8029) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDIN…	H.Res. 1131	Mar 24, 2026
H. Rept. 119-554	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 556) TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FROM PROHIBIT…	H.Res. 1115	Mar 16, 2026
H. Rept. 119-540	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7744) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDIN…	H.Res. 1095	Mar 3, 2026
H. Rept. 119-515	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4626) TO AMEND THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY FRO…	H.Res. 1075	Feb 24, 2026
H. Rept. 119-493	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (S. 1383) TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL ACCESS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PRO…	H.Res. 1057	Feb 11, 2026
H. Rept. 119-490	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 2189) TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS TO ACCOUNT FOR ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LESS-T…	H.Res. 1042	Feb 9, 2026
H. Rept. 119-478	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL (H.R. 7148) MAKING FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR…	H.Res. 1032	Feb 3, 2026
H. Rept. 119-462	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7148) MAKING FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 202…	H.Res. 1014	Jan 22, 2026
H. Rept. 119-459	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6945) TO AMEND PART A OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF STAT…	H.Res. 1009	Jan 20, 2026
H. Rept. 119-445	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7006) MAKING FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 202…	H.Res. 992	Jan 13, 2026
H. Rept. 119-440	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 2988) TO AMEND THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS CO…	H.Res. 988	Jan 12, 2026
H. Rept. 119-424	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4593) TO AMEND THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF SHOWERHEAD;…	H.Res. 977	Jan 7, 2026
H. Rept. 119-411	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6703) TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BIL…	H.Res. 953	Dec 17, 2025
H. Rept. 119-410	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4776) TO AMEND THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 TO CLARIFY AMBIGUOUS PROVISIONS…	H.Res. 951	Dec 16, 2025
H. Rept. 119-399	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 3898) TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT TO MAKE TARGETED REFORMS WITH RESPECT…	H.Res. 936	Dec 9, 2025
H. Rept. 119-391	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4312) TO PROTECT THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS RIGHTS OF STUDENT ATHLETES AND TO PROMOTE FAIR…	H.Res. 916	Dec 1, 2025
H. Rept. 119-380	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (S.J. RES. 80) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 879	Nov 17, 2025
H. Rept. 119-372	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL (H.R. 5371) MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR…	H.Res. 873	Nov 12, 2025
H. Rept. 119-299	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 5371) MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, AND FOR OTHER PUR…	H.Res. 722	Sep 16, 2025
H. Rept. 119-298	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4922) TO LIMIT YOUTH OFFENDER STATUS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS OF A…	H.Res. 707	Sep 15, 2025
H. Rept. 119-255	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 3838) TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTM…	H.Res. 682	Sep 9, 2025
H. Rept. 119-232	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4553) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FIS…	H.Res. 672	Sep 3, 2025
H. Rept. 119-209	PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION (H. RES. 589) PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC RELEASE OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, AND COMMUNICATIO…	H.Res. 598	Jul 21, 2025
H. Rept. 119-208	RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL (H.R. 4) TO RESCIND CERTAIN BUDGET AUTHORITY PROPOSED TO BE RESCINDED IN SPEC…	H.Res. 590	Jul 17, 2025
H. Rept. 119-199	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4016) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBE…	H.Res. 580	Jul 15, 2025
H. Rept. 119-179	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL (H.R. 1) TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO TITLE II OF H. CON. RES.…	H.Res. 566	Jul 2, 2025
H. Rept. 119-167	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 3944) MAKING APPRO- PRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, THE DEPARTMENT OF VET- ERANS AFFAIRS…	H.Res. 530	Jun 23, 2025
H. Rept. 119-152	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4) TO RESCIND CERTAIN BUDGET AUTHORITY PROPOSED TO BE RESCINDED IN SPECIAL MESSAGES TRANSMITT…	H.Res. 499	Jun 11, 2025
H. Rept. 119-151	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 884) TO PROHIBIT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES FROM VOTING IN ELECTIO…	H.Res. 489	Jun 9, 2025
H. Rept. 119-130	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 2483) TO REAUTHOR- IZE CERTAIN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREA…	H.Res. 458	Jun 3, 2025
H. Rept. 119-113	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R.1) TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO TITLE II OF H. CON. RES. 14	H.Res. 436	May 21, 2025
H. Rept. 119-105	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (S.J. RES. 13) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 426	May 19, 2025
H. Rept. 119-95	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 2240) TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DEVELOP REPORTS RELATING TO VIOLENT ATTACKS AGAINST…	H.Res. 405	May 13, 2025
H. Rept. 119-89	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 276) TO RENAME THE GULF OF MEXICO AS THE "GULF OF AMERICA", AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION O…	H.Res. 377	May 5, 2025
H. Rept. 119-83	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 60) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 354	Apr 28, 2025
H. Rept. 119-56	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION (H. CON. RES. 14) ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FO…	H.Res. 313	Apr 9, 2025
H. Rept. 119-50	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (S.J. RES. 18) DISAPPROVING THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CON- SUMER FINANCIAL PR…	H.Res. 294	Apr 7, 2025
H. Rept. 119-49	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (S.J. RES. 18) DISAPPROVING THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CON- SUMER FINANCIAL PR…	H.Res. 282	Apr 1, 2025
H. Rept. 119-38	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 24) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 242	Mar 24, 2025
H. Rept. 119-15	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 25) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 211	Mar 11, 2025
H. Rept. 119-8	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 42) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 177	Mar 3, 2025
H. Rept. 119-5	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 20) PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNIT…	H.Res. 161	Feb 25, 2025
H. Rept. 119-3	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 77) TO AMEND CHAP- TER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR EN BLOC CONSIDERATION…	H.Res. 122	Feb 10, 2025
H. Rept. 119-2	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 27) TO AMEND THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE SCHEDULING OF FENTANYL-RELATED…	H.Res. 93	Feb 4, 2025
H. Rept. 119-1	PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 471) TO EXPEDITE UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 AND IMPROVE FOREST MANAG…	H.Res. 53	Jan 21, 2025

Communications

1 executive communications, petitions and memorials have been referred to Rules this Congress.

ML 10MemorialThe SPEAKER presented a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, relative to House Resolution No. 147, to urge Congress to establish a special committee to investigate the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and the federal…Referred Jul 21, 2025

Lobbying

205 clients and 203 firms named 102 of the bills referred to Rules in 751 quarterly filings under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Client	Bills	Filings
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE	4	12
PUBLIC CITIZEN	4	11
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION	3	10
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA	2	10
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO	3	9
JOB CREATORS NETWORK	1	9
TSMC ARIZONA	1	9
FEDEX CORPORATION	1	8
FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION	3	8
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC	1	7

Registrants filing on those bills, and the bills they named most.

Registrant	Bills	Filings
PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC	5	17
GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.	1	14
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION	1	12
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION	3	10
CAPITOLINE CONSULTING, LLC	2	10
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO	3	9
HARNED STRATEGIES LLC	1	9
FEDEX CORPORATION	1	8
FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION	3	8
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC	1	7

The bills most often named.

Bill	Title	Filings
H.R. 33	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain res…	76
H.R. 51	Washington, D.C. Admission Act	69
H.R. 2213	Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act	60
H.R. 2665	Trade Review Act of 2025	60
H.R. 3069	Medicare for All Act	48
H.R. 1834	To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.	45
H.R. 77	Midnight Rules Relief Act	38
H.R. 142	Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025	34
H.R. 3289	Fiscal Commission Act	34
H.R. 1802	SPARE Act	32

History

The committee has carried 1 name since Dec 27, 1849, established by 31 House Journal 184.

Name	From	To	Authority
Committee on Rules	Dec 27, 1849	Present	31 House Journal 184

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Latest hearing

Rules Committee Member Day Hearing for Proposed Rules Changes for the 120th CongressSep 3 · HouseRules

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