House Committee On Rules
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1789 |
| Key Issues |
Establishes terms and conditions of debate for any measure or matters via Special Rules; consideration of original jurisdiction matters |
| Jurisdiction |
Issuance of special orders for the consideration of legislation, commonly referred to as “special rules or “rules,” which provide the terms and conditions of debate on a measure or matter; consideration of original jurisdiction measures, which commonly represent changes to the standing rules of the House; issuance of self-executed amendments which allow for legislation rewrites |
Committee Leadership
Chair Pete Sessions (R - TX)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Louise Slaughter (D - NY)
Ranking Member