Friday, June 23, 2023

House GOP Advances ‘Holman Rule,’ Backs Restrictions on Agency Spending

House GOP Advances ‘Holman Rule,’ Backs Restrictions on Agency Spending

Snippet of Article: "House Republicans have started carrying out plans showing their intentions for the federal government over the 2023-2024 Congress, some of which could have substantial...The rules generally require that increases be offset with cuts; erects high procedural barriers to raising taxes; require a specific vote on raising the debt ceiling; allow for more amending of bills once they reach floor voting; and require at least three days of advance time before voting on the kind of fast-arising bills that Congress commonly has used to head off budgetary deadlines. The rules package also brings back the “Holman Rule” that allows language in appropriations bills to target specific federal offices for reductions, and even individual employees for firing without appeal rights. ..."

Source: www.fedweek.com

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