Rules
Rules of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 112th Congress
The committee’s rules include provisions regarding the following:
- Rule 1. General Provisions
- Rule 2. Meetings
- Rule 3. Hearings
- Rule 4. Vice Chairmen; Presiding Member
- Rule 5. Open Proceedings
- Rule 6. Quorum
- Rule 7. Official Committee Records
- Rule 8. Subcommittees
- Rule 9. Opening Statements
- Rule 10. Reference of Legislation and Other Matters
- Rule 11. Managing Legislation on the House Floor
- Rule 12. Committee Professional and Clerical Staff Appointments
- Rule 13. Supervision, Duties of Staff
- Rule 14. Committee Budget
- Rule 15. Broadcasting of Committee Hearings
- Rule 16. Subpoenas
- Rule 17. Travel of Members and Staff
- Rule 18. Website
- Rule 19. Conferences
Additional resources:
Rules of the House of Representatives (112th Congress)
Constitution, Jefferson’s Manual, and Rules of the House of Representatives (112th Congress)
House Practice – A Guide to the Rules, Precedents, and Procedures of the House (2011)