County staff: House reconciliation markups delayed as Republican negotiations continue

May 5, 2025

Alameda County staff told the Personnel Administration and Legislation Committee that key House committee markups on a reconciliation package were postponed because House Republicans have not reached agreement; staff warned settled items were limited and described continuing uncertainty for appropriators.

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Valerie Harkin, staff to Supervisor Miley, told the Alameda County Personnel Administration and Legislation Committee that anticipated House markups on pieces of a federal reconciliation package were postponed after House Republican factions failed to reach agreement. "No news is good news," Harkin said, adding that Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce and the Agriculture committees had been expected to mark up measures this week but those markups were pushed back.

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