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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.
I don't know whether that is a ``yes'' or a ``no'' or ``I don't intend to tell you,'' but it certainly does not tell me whether the majority leader knows that. I would suggest to the chairman of the committee, though, Mr. Speaker, that the…
I thank the majority leader for that observation. I agree with the majority leader that subjecting the Defense Appropriations or any other appropriation is not a tenable or appropriate policy to pursue. The gentleman knows we were for an…
I thank the gentleman for that information. The gentleman mentions the Defense Appropriations bill is going to be brought forward. It is my understanding that the text was just introduced this morning. Is that accurate? Mr. McCARTHY. Yes.
The majority leader may not know, and I certainly understand that. We will see what differences might exist. If there are any substantive changes in the bill, we would hope that it would be subjected to a hearing or at least a markup. But…
Is that what the gentleman is telling me? I yield to my friend. Mr. McCARTHY. It is similar to every other bill we move. They will post it before they mark it up so everybody can see it and debate it.
Before then, we cannot see it. Mr. McCARTHY. If the gentleman yields, I will answer his question.
In other words, they will mark it up before anybody in the public, including a Member of the House of Representatives---- Mr. McCARTHY. No.
So I am correct, then, that the bill will be the same bill that we passed last year? Is that accurate? Mr. McCARTHY. It is not the exact same, but it reflects the work of the NDAA. It is a bipartisan agreement. It is also--you will find as…
The gentleman just indicated that this will be the bill that we passed last year. Mr. McCARTHY. This bill reflects the 2017 NDAA, which passed with 375 votes in the House and 92 votes in the Senate.
I rise for the purpose of inquiring of the majority leader the schedule for the week to come, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), the majority leader and my friend. =========================== NOTE…
Is the majority leader not aware of whether there will be a markup on the bill or will it come directly to the floor through the Rules Committee? Mr. McCARTHY. It will come straight to the floor.
Do you know when it will be marked up? I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. I thank the gentleman for yielding. We passed this bill last year, working together with others. You will see the bill reposted, and we will…
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