Speaker’s Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs Announces Hearing
WASHINGTON – On Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET in the Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing Room, Cannon 340, the Speaker’s Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairswill hold a hearing titled, “Federalism Fixes: Legislative Concepts to Improve Intergovernmental Relations.
WHAT: |
Speaker’s Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs hearing. “Federalism Fixes: Legislative Concepts to Improve Intergovernmental Relations” |
WHEN: |
Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM ET |
WHERE: |
Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing Room, Cannon 340 |
Witnesses will include:
Hon. Beth Pearce, Vermont State Treasurer and President, National Association of State Treasurers
Britta Beckstead, Western Governors’ Association
David Hemingway, Re-Empowerment of the States Amendment
BACKGROUND: Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced the creation of the Task Force, a bipartisan group of lawmakers focused on balancing the interests between federal and local governments. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) has been appointed Chairman of the Task Force.