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Floor Speech2026-03-17

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
RIN · Senator
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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. BANKS. Mr. President, I have two requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a subcommittee hearing. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Lummis). The Democratic leader. ____________________
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