/ News ItemsThe Commitee on rules will hold its organiziation meeting for the 113th Congress on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM in H-313 The Capitol.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, made the following statement today regarding the House Rules package for the 113th Congress, which passed the House today:
The Committee on Rules will hold an emergency hearing tonight, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 8:10 PM in H-313 The Capitol on Senate Amendments to H.R. 8, The Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012)
The Rules Committee will meet on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM or 10 minutes following the end of the Republican Conference meeting, whichever is later, in H-313 The Capitol on H. Res. 843, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) issued the following statement today on the passing of Judge Robert Bork:
“I am deeply saddened by the news of Judge Robert Bork’s passing. Not only was Judge Bork one of America’s great legal minds, but he was also a tremendous public servant. Judge Bork built a reputation as a conservative icon due to his work in politics, his impressive jurisprudence on the bench, and his impeccable scholarship and academic pursuits. His leadership will be missed.”
The Committee on Rules will meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 5:00 PM in H-313 The Capitol on H. Res. 827, providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) made the following statement today regarding the appointment of Rules Committee member, Congressman Tim Scott, to the United States Senate.