Kevin McCarthy in favor of reinstating the Holman Rule
As of January 2023, the Republican Party will have a majority in the House of Representatives and could reintroduce the rule.
Kevin McCarthy / Flickr.
During the latest meeting with House Republicans, party leader he is in favor of reintroducing the Holman Rule. It has been out of effect since January 2019, when the Democrats took the majority in the House.
The Holman Rule allows amendments to appropriations bills to lay off or reduce the pay of federal employees. It permits budget cuts for specific programs.
After winning control of the House of Representatives in the midterms, McCarthy and his fellow Republicans will have a chance to reintroduce the rule once the new Congress becomes official in January 2023.
The history of the Holman rule and current support
The Holman rule was first enacted in 1876 and was continuously active until 1983, when it was repealed during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. In 2017, it was temporarily reinstated, but it was once again rendered ineffective in January 2019 when the Democrats regained a majority in the House.
After the news broke, James Comer, incoming chairman of the House Oversight Committee, was delighted. The Kentucky representative said the rule is essential for proper oversight of the Biden Administration.
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