The House Rules Committee typically functions as a gatekeeper by considering legislation and setting terms for floor consideration before a chamber-wide vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Describes the normal role of the House Rules Committee in the legislative process.
The House Rules Committee typically advances most legislation to full House votes and sets terms of consideration, including whether amendments may be offered and timing for debate.
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Description of the committee's role in the U.S. House of Representatives legislative process.
The House Rules Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives advances legislation to the full House while setting terms for its consideration, including possible amendment votes and timing for debate.
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Describes the procedural role of the House Rules Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The House Rules Committee is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives that reviews legislation and can advance bills to the full House for consideration.
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Role and function of the House Rules Committee in the legislative process
The House Rules Committee has the authority to advance legislation to the full U.S. House floor and to set the terms and timing for floor consideration.
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The Rules Committee determines how and when bills reach the House floor and can approve rules that govern debate and amendment.