No more delays for congressional redistricting bill in House, Peña-Melnyk says

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 663

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago


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Republicans won a second delay Thursday in the progress of a bill to redraw the state’s congressional districts before this fall’s midterm elections, but House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk made it clear that the latest delay would be the last.

“OK, so tomorrow, the chair will not allow a second layover on this bill,” Peña-Melnyk said from the rostrum. “So, let’s be clear, you have amendments, you bring them tomorrow, and we will discuss this bill …

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