Washington, Jan. 14 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the House Floor in opposition to an amendment offered to the FY 2026 FSGG Appropriations bill that would cut the salaries of two federal district court judges. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:

"I thank the gentleman for recognizing me. I presume this is a message amendment. I presume that because I know that the gentleman who offered it is bright, knowledgeable, and knows this amendment is clearly unconstitutional. I'm sure he's read the Constitution. He talks about it from tim...