Rules

Rules Committee: H.R. 4312 (rural broadband) and H.R. 4977 (water infrastructure)

Jul 21, 2026, 1:00 PM · H-313 The Capitol

Scheduledrules

The Rules Committee will meet to consider the rules governing floor debate for H.R. 4312 and H.R. 4977. Amendments filed by the deadline of 3pm Monday will be considered. Both bills are expected on the floor Thursday.

Bills

H.R. 4312 — Rural Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2026 H.R. 4977 — Water Infrastructure Investment Act

Amendments

H.Amdt.221 — Increase persistent-poverty set-aside from 10% to 15%.H.Amdt.222 — Add annual Tribal consultation report to Congress.H.Amdt.223 — Require GAO study of permitting delays.H.Amdt.224 — Strike Section 4 (funding).H.Amdt.230 — Extend authorization one additional fiscal year.H.Amdt.231 — Reserve 25% of funds for disadvantaged communities.

CommitteeRulesChair

Andrea Whitmore (D-GA)