The Rules Committee: Role and Process AGENDA I. Methods of Floor Consideration Methods of Obtaining House Floor Consideration Suspension of the Rules II. The Role of the Rules Committee Role of the Rules Committee Constitutional Authority, Jurisdiction and Oversight Responsibilities of the Committee on Rules III. The Need for Special Rules The Need for Special Rules IV. Categories of Special Rules Categories of Special Rules V. Development of a Special Rule Time Table for Moving a Bill to the Floor VI. Filing Amendments with the Rules Committee Guidelines for Submitting Amendments VII. Rules Committee Hearing and Markup Reporting and Considering a Special Rule VIII. Floor Consideration of Special Rules Floor Consideration IX. Functions and Features of a Special Rule Special Rule Features X. The Rules Committee and Conference Reports Special Rules and Resolving Differences with the Senate