House Rules Committee in the United States

House Rules Committee

Legislative Definition of HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE

This Congressional concept is provided by the United States Congress website as a a basic reference document: A committee in the House that, among other things, is responsible for reporting out “special rules”&emdash;simple resolutions that propose to the House tailored terms for debate and amendment of a measure on the House floor.

House Rules Committee in the Legislative Process

One of the most powerful committees in all of Congress, the House Rules Committee controls which of the thousands of bills submitted each year will reach the floor for consideration by the full chamber.

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