Why is the House Committee on Rules considered to be so powerful?
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This is the only committee that can create bills
This is the only committee that can create bills
All Senate and the House committees report to this committee
All Senate and the House committees report to this committee
This committee makes all the rules governing the House's legislative process.
This committee makes all the rules governing the House's legislative process.
All new bills must pass through this committee
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This committee makes all the rules governing the House's legislative process, including which bills will be considered by the full House and in what order. They can also decide how much time will be allotted for debate and whether amendments will be allowed. Therefore, they have significant influence over the legislation that is ultimately passed by the House, making them a very powerful committee.