WHAT
What is Senate Committee on Rules and Administration working on?
Recent hearings
No recent hearings or meetings found for this committee. Data may be temporarily unavailable from Congress.gov.
As of Jun 3, 2026.
Bills in committee
- S 4659: A bill to provide additional election security funding to States providing voter registration information to the Department of Homeland Security.Awaiting committee review
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · Jun 2, 2026
- S 4602: Abolish Super PACs ActAwaiting committee review
Bernard Sanders (I-VT) · May 20, 2026
- S 4369: Absentee and Mail Voter Protection ActAwaiting committee review
Alex Padilla (D-CA) · Apr 22, 2026
- SRES 678: A resolution prohibiting the use of funds for travel by Senators to or from their residence during Government shutdowns.Awaiting committee review
Ashley Moody (R-FL) · Apr 16, 2026
- SRES 671: A resolution prohibiting the use of funds for official travel by Senators during Government shutdowns.Awaiting committee review
Ashley Moody (R-FL) · Apr 15, 2026
- S 4203: Voter Empowerment Act of 2026Awaiting committee review
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) · Mar 25, 2026
- S 4155: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.Awaiting committee review
Jon Husted (R-OH) · Mar 19, 2026
- SRES 639: A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.Awaiting committee review
Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Mar 11, 2026
Status reflects the bill’s latest action on Congress.gov, which may be past this committee (e.g. a bill “Passed House, in Senate” has cleared this committee and chamber).
Jurisdiction
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the organization and operation of Congress. This includes matters such as congressional rules and procedures, corruption, the relationship of Congress with the other branches of government, and general administration of the Senate. The Committee is also responsible for recommending improvements in organization and operation with a view toward strengthening Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States.
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