What’s the difference between a hearing and an open executive session?
A hearing is convened to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or review the operation or other aspects of a Federal agency or program. An open executive session, commonly referred to as a mark up, is convened to debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation. A hearing is convened to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or review the operation or other aspects of a Federal agency or program. An open executive session, commonly referred to as a markup, is convened to debate, amend and rewrite proposed legislation before reporting the bill to the full Senate for consideration.
