AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

On 2026-09-17, Senator Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate.

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4836] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, I have three 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 ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a closed briefing. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. ____________________