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Good afternoon.
At the beginning of the 118th Congress, House Republicans committed to restoring regular order to the annual appropriations process. In recent years, a consensus-driven work product has been replaced by a failed status quo. The American people deserve better than the constant cycle of colossal multi-bill omnibus packages pushed right before a funding deadline. The dysfunction is further permeated by a lack of committee process, limited amendments, and inability of members to debate and revise legislation.
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Good afternoon. I want to thank all of our members for being here on short notice.
The Committee has previously met and taken testimony on H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024, and H.R. 4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024.
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Good afternoon. Today's hearing covers three items. The first I'll discuss is our emergency measure, the Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act.
ANNOUNCEMENT
H.R. 7023 – Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Dear Colleague:
The Committee on Rules may meet the week of February 12th to provide for floor consideration of H.R. 7023.
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The Committee on Rules will meet Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measures:
The Committee has reconvened.
The Committee stands in recess until the start of the last vote of this series.
The Committee on Rules will also meet on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following emergency measure:
