What is Senate Committee on Rules and Administration working on?

Recent hearings

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Bills in committee

• S 4203: A bill to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

  Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · Mar 25, 2026

  In Committee
• S 4155: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

  Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] · Mar 19, 2026

  In Committee
• SRES 639: A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.

  Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] · Mar 11, 2026

  In Committee
• S 4012: Fiscal Commission Act

  Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · Mar 5, 2026

  In Committee
• S 3991: DISCLOSE Act of 2026

  Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · Mar 4, 2026

  In Committee
• S 3953: African American History Act of 2026

  Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · Feb 26, 2026

  In Committee
• SRES 605: A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

  Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · Feb 11, 2026

  In Committee
• SRES 597: A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.

  Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · Feb 5, 2026

  In Committee

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.