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Changes to rules for removing members from House committees.

New rules make it harder to remove members from House committees. To remove a member, the consent of their party leader will be required. Citizens might observe that the stability of committee composition could influence the legislative process and the speed of work on important bills.
Key points
Removing a member from a House committee requires the consent of their party leader.
The Rules Committee cannot waive this requirement.
The changes aim to increase the stability of parliamentary committee compositions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_796
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a resolution proposing to remove a Member from a standing committee unless the resolution is offered by, or with the concurrence of, the Leader of the party of the Member that is the subject of the resolution.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_796.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removing a member from a House committee requires the consent of their party leader.
  • The Rules Committee cannot waive this requirement.
  • The changes aim to increase the stability of parliamentary committee compositions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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