Today, for the first time in SEVEN years, legislation will be brought up on the House floor under an Open Rule. By allowing a transparent open amendment process, House Republicans are ensuring all Americans’ voices are properly represented by their elected officials and empowering all members of our Conference to fulfill our Commitment to America by bettering legislation.

FULFILLING OUR COMMITMENT AN EFFECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT BODY (Courtesy of Speaker McCarthy)

• Mandate at least 72 hours after release of bill text before a final vote, giving all Members ample time to read legislation before its consideration. Legislation should not be written behind closed doors by a few and then rushed to the House floor without thoughtful consideration.
• Authorize the Speaker to reduce vote times to two minutes in the House to ensure efficient voting.
• Require the quick transfer of records from the January 6th Select Committee to the House Administration Committee.
• Eliminate Democrats’ creation of House staff labor unions so that Congressional staff are accountable to the elected officials they serve.
• Use “Calendar Wednesday,” which allows committee chairs to bring reported bills directly to the House floor for consideration under an open amendment process, and reform the process by ensuring the same 72-hour notice that is required on all other measures is provided.
• Ensure that nothing prevents Members from using gender-specific language in committee or on the House floor.
• Allow any single Member to propose a motion to vacate the chair.

MAKE NO MISTAKE: House Republicans have restored the People’s House by not only reopening the Capitol to the American people but also reopening the amendment process on numerous pieces of legislation. Now, we can deliver on our commitment to restoring a government of the People, by the People, and for the People.