House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. It sets the terms under which bills are debated and amended on the House floor, including time limits on debate, which amendments may be considered, and the order of votes. Often called the "traffic cop" or "rules committee" of the House, it plays a central role in determining how legislation advanced by other committees reaches a final floor vote.
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U.S. House to vote next week on Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote next week on the Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill (H.R. 5334), which would authorize sweeping new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy sector, defense industry and shadow fleet. The vote follows the recent death of the bill's chief Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsey Graham, and faces bipartisan resistance over its tariff provisions.