Chairman Rob Bishop Thanks Rep. Connolly for Leading Task Force Hearing
WASHINGTON – The Speaker’s Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs held its 4thhearing aimed at exploring the reconstitution of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. At the request of Task Force Chairman Rob Bishop,Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) spearheaded the hearing titled, “Restoring the Partnership.”
Rep. Rob Bishop, Chairman of the Task Force said, “My thanks to Rep. Connolly for bringing together a varied group of witnesses to address the merits of reestablishing the Commission. These hearings signify great strides towards creative and coordinated solutions to improve the lives of the American people through federalism.”
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Witnesses:
Executive Director,
Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
Former Exec. Director of the U.S. ACIR
Robert B. and Helen S. Meyner Professor of Government and Public Service
Lafayette College
Former Assistant Director of the U.S. ACIR
James E. Holshouser Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Government
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Former Director of White House Office on Intergovernmental Affairs
President, Build America’s Future
Former Governor of Maryland
President, Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute
BACKGROUND: In May of 2017, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced the creation of this Task Force with the mission of partnering with states, tribes, and local governments to balance the interests of government. Speaker Ryan designated Rep. Rob Bishop to serve as Chairman of the Task Force.