Harriet Hageman: “I believe that my colleague is misunderstanding the policy that is being proposed by the Department of Defense. This…”

“I believe that my colleague is misunderstanding the policy that is being proposed by the Department of Defense. This doesn't relate to people on committee work. This has to do with the policy that was proposed by the DOD office on January 8, 2024, that would allow DOD personnel to occasionally handle, discuss, or process classified material in an at-home or away-from-work setting. The purpose of the amendment is to prohibit that. The idea that this is a total ban on telework for Members and staff of Congress, that has absolutely nothing to do with this. This is directly related to the DOD Office of Under Secretary's personnel and readiness policies that were updated earlier this year. There is clearly a misunderstanding by my colleagues on the other side as to what the purpose of this amendment is. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 71 will not be offered. Amendment No. 72 Offered by Ms. Jayapal The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 72 printed in part A of House Report 118-559.”