A New House Rule could Complicate a Paul Ryan 2016 Presidential Run

Rep. Paul Ryan might have to decide which job he wants more -- running the powerful House Ways and Means Committee or running for president in 2016.

House Republicans adopted a new rule that could force Ryan's hand as he considers his future. The new provision requires any House committee chair who decides to seek higher office to turn in his or her gavel.

The Wisconsin Republican is viewed one of his party's top policymakers. Ryan currently serves as the Budget Committee chair, but is seeking support for the post as the head of the tax writing panel in 2015, and is expected to get the nod next week.

Ryan has made no secret that he views that post, which would make him the lead to craft health care changes, tax reform and other major legislation, as his dream job. The former 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee has also left the door open to a bid for the 2016 presidential ticket.

Although the rule wasn't directly aimed at Ryan, his name mentioned when the proposal came up for a vote inside a closed door meeting on Friday. According to one GOP source familiar with the discussion, he was present for the discussion, but there wasn't any extensive debate about the change.

Ryan's office declined to comment on the new rule.

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According to an NBC ARTICLE.

...a waiver could be granted by the Steering Committee – run by Speaker John Boehner – that could allow Ryan to do both.

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