Rule 1. In general. Rule 2. Meeting date, quorum, and quorum for taking testimony and evidence___ Rule 3. Subcommittee meetings. Rule 4. Subcommittees___ 1. Subcommittee on Social Security 2. Subcommittee on Health___. 3. Subcommittee on Unemployment Compensation. 5. Subcommittee on Public Assistance_. 6. Subcommittee on Oversight. Rule 5. Subcommittee chairmen Rule 6. Ex-officio members of subcommittees Rule 7. Reference of legislation and subcommittee report_. Rule 9. Committee budget and expenses. Rule 10. Witnesses. Rule 11. Questioning of witnesses. Rule 12. Publication of tentative decisions_ Rule 13. Amendment to provision previously read. Rule 14. Record votes__ Rule 15. Previous question.. Rule 16. Recommendation for appointment of conferees.. Rule 17. Records of hearings.- Rule 18. Transcripts of other committee meetings. Rule 19. Broadcasting of committee or subcommittee hearings. Rule 21. Proxy voting. Rule 22. Travel of Members and staff_ PART II-SELECTED RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rule X. Establishment and jurisdiction of standing committees: Special oversight functions.. Rule XI. Rules of procedure for committees: In general. Committee rules: Adoption of written rules.. Regular meeting days Additional and special meetings_ Ranking majority member to preside in absence of chairman_ Proxies--- Open meetings and hearings. Quorum for taking testimony. Prohibition against committee meetings during 5-minute rule. Investigative hearing procedures_ Committee procedures for reporting bills and resolutions. Power to sit and act; subpoena power. Use of committee funds for travel. Broadcasting of committee hearings_ |