Press Releases
Fischer Announces Rules Committee Staff Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced today that Jackie Barber will serve as Republican Staff Director of the Committee on Rules and Administration, replacing Rachelle Graves who has been named theDirector of Government Relations for the Smithsonian Institution.“Rachelle Graves has been a steadfast leader on the Rules Committee for the last five years, and I commend her for … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member Blunt Announce Rules Committee Markup on Bipartisan Legislation to Update the Electoral Count Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight of federal elections, announced that the Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday September 27th to mark up the Electoral Count Reform Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the Electoral Count Act. “We must update the antiquated Electoral Count Act to ensure that electoral votes for president accurately reflect the will of the … Continue Reading
August 03, 2022
VIDEO - At Rules Committee Hearing, Chairwoman Klobuchar Highlights Importance of Updating the Electoral Count Act
WATCH KLOBUCHAR FULL OPENING STATEMENT HERE WASHINGTON - At a Senate Rules Committee hearing entitled, “The Electoral Count Act: The Need for Reform,” Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) highlighted the importance of updating this outdated law. Klobuchar outlined four key issues that proposed reforms to the Electoral Count Act should address:Clarifying that the Vice President does not have the power to accept or reject lawfully cast electoral votes;Raising the threshold to challenge electoral … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member Blunt Announce Rules Committee Hearing on the Need to Reform the Electoral Count Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight of federal elections, announced that the Committee will hold a hearing next Wednesday, August 3rd entitled “The Electoral Count Act: The Need for Reform.” The hearing will examine the need to update the Electoral Count Act and recent legislative proposals. The Rules Committee will hear testimony from Bob Bauer, Professor of … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
VIDEO – At Rules Committee Hearing, Chairwoman Klobuchar Highlights Need to Address Secret Money In Our Elections, Bolster Transparency of Political Spending
WATCH KLOBUCHAR FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON - At a Senate Rules Committee hearing on the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to increase transparency in political spending by special interests, Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) highlighted the need to address unaccountable, secret money in our elections and bolster transparency in our political system. “With the 2022 election cycle now underway, we've already seen huge sums of money being spent and on track for the most expensive midterm elections ever, … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
Klobuchar, Blunt Hold Dedication Ceremony for Rooms Honoring Senators Barbara Mikulski and Margaret Chase Smith
PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT CAN BE FOUND HEREWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, hosted a ceremony dedicating two rooms in the U.S. Capitol in honor of former Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Margaret Chase Smith (R-ME). Out of more than 540 rooms in the Capitol, these two rooms are the first to be named after women senators. Klobuchar and Blunt led the resolution, … Continue Reading
June 07, 2022
Following Klobuchar and Blunt Calls, Election Assistance Commission to Expand Uses of Federal Funding to Combat Threats Against Election Workers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, released the following statements after the Democratic and Republican members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) voted unanimously to expand the use of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funding to protect election workers and officials against threats. “Election administrators and workers are facing a … Continue Reading
May 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Rules Committee Colleagues Urge Department of Homeland Security to Address Availability of Paper Election Materials Ahead of Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, led seven members of the Committee in requesting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ensure state and local election officials can get the paper supplies they need for upcoming elections. “During our May 19 hearing in the Senate Rules Committee, we heard concerns from election officials and experts from across the country that paper supply shortages could impact the ability … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
VIDEO – At Rules Committee Hearing, Chairwoman Klobuchar Highlights Need to Support Election Officials, Combat Threats to Election Administration
WATCH KLOBUCHAR FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON - At a Senate Rules Committee hearing on the administration of upcoming elections, Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) highlighted the need to support election officials, combat election-related misinformation, and invest in election security.“With voting already underway, we’ve heard of a number of challenges facing election administrators, including the spread of misinformation and disinformation that continues to take a toll on both election … Continue Reading
April 08, 2022
Klobuchar, Blunt Request Update on Efforts to Support Election Officials with Administering the 2022 Federal Elections
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, requested an update from the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on its efforts to support state and local election officials with administering the 2022 midterm elections. “As election officials administer the 2022 primary elections and prepare for the 2022 general election, we have heard about a number … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Klobuchar, Blunt Resolution to Honor Fallen Capitol Police Officer Billy Evans with Memorial Plaque Passes Senate
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that their resolution to honor fallen Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans with a memorial plaque at the U.S. Capitol passed the Senate last week.“Officer Evans gave his life to defend our nation’s Capitol - the heart of our democracy,” said Klobuchar. “Billy Evans was a patriot and we are forever grateful for his 18 years of … Continue Reading
January 05, 2022
VIDEO: At Hearing With Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, Chairwoman Klobuchar Highlights Capitol Security Improvements Since 1/6 Insurrection
WATCH KLOBUCHAR OPENING REMARKS HEREKLOBUCHAR: “We will never forget the haunting words of an officer desperately calling out over the radio that day in the middle of the insurrection: ‘Does anyone have a plan?’...The answer, sadly, that day was ‘no.’...‘No’ will never be the answer again.”KLOBUCHAR: “Because of the bravery of your officers, democracy prevailed.”WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, opened today’s … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
Klobuchar, Blunt Legislation to Provide U.S. Capitol Police Chief with Authority to Request Emergency Assistance from National Guard Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that their legislation to provide the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief with the authority to request assistance from the District of Columbia National Guard or federal law enforcement agencies in emergencies without prior approval of the Capitol Police Board was signed into law today by President Biden.The legislation reflects a … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
CHAIRWOMAN KLOBUCHAR, RANKING MEMBER BLUNT ANNOUNCE HEARING WITH CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF THOMAS MANGER ON CAPITOL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that they will convene a hearing on Capitol security improvements in advance of the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Thomas Manger will testify at the hearing. “When an angry violent mob staged an insurrection on January 6th and desecrated our Capitol — the … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Klobuchar, Blunt Legislation to Provide U.S. Capitol Police Chief with Authority to Request Emergency Assistance from National Guard Passes Senate
WASHINGTON -- Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and colleagues, has passed the Senate. The Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act empowers the Chief of the United States Capitol Police to request the assistance of the District of Columbia National Guard or federal law enforcement agencies in emergencies without prior approval of the Capitol Police … Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
At Capitol Police Oversight Hearing Following the January 6th Insurrection, Chairwoman Klobuchar Highlights New Preparedness, Safety Efforts to Protect the Capitol
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, chaired an oversight hearing of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) following the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Michael Bolton, Inspector General of the U.S. Capitol Police, testified at today's hearing and spoke to the USCP's efforts to improve preparedness and procedures to ensure the safety of those who work in and visit the Capitol. The full transcript of Senator Klobuchar's … Continue Reading
November 22, 2021
Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member Blunt Urge Election Assistance Commission to Provide State and Local Election Officials with Resources to Help Combat Threats Against Election Administrators and Workers
"We must ensure that election workers are able to do their jobs free from threats, intimidation, or other improper influence." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, sent a letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) requesting that the Commission provide information to state and local election officials on the resources … Continue Reading
October 25, 2021
Chairwoman Klobuchar, Ranking Member Blunt, to Hold Hearing on Emerging Threats to Election Administration
WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, will convene a hearing titled "Emerging Threats to Election Administration." The hearing will focus on increasing threats directed at election officials and the ability of states and local governments to retain election officials and recruit workers to administer future elections. "In the last year, we have seen election … Continue Reading
October 20, 2021
VIDEO: Chairwoman Klobuchar Kicks Off Rules Committee Hearing on Modernization of the Library of Congress
WASHINGTON - At a Rules Committee hearing on oversight of the Library of Congress's modernization efforts, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee, began the hearing by highlighting the importance of the Library keeping pace with rapid advancements in technology. "Digital access and connectivity to the Library's collections have proved...investments in the Library's information technology systems and programs are essential for the Library to fulfill its mission," said … Continue Reading
July 19, 2021
At Rules Committee Field Hearing in Georgia, Klobuchar Calls for Bold Action to Protect Voting Rights
WASHINGTON - At today's Senate Rules and Administration Committee field hearing in Atlanta, Georgia, Chairwoman Klobuchar, emphasized the need to take bold action and enact basic federal voting standards in response to new laws limiting Americans' freedom to vote. "We've got to be as sophisticated in Washington as the people trying to mess with us. That's what civil rights legislation was back in the 60s and...people are doing this again, they're finding new ways to mess with the fundamental … Continue Reading