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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-01-08

PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 1600, H.R. 1601, AND H.R. 670

James R. Walkinshaw
James R. Walkinshaw
DVA-11 · Representative
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On 2026-01-08, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 1600, H.R. 1601, AND H.R. 670" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered foreign policy, Ukraine. It referenced legislation including HR1600, HR1601, HR670.

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PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 1600, H.R. 1601, AND H.R. 670

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 1600, H.R. 1601, AND H.R. 670 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act; H.R. 1601, the Defending Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Act; and H.R. 670, the Lady Liberty Act, bills originally introduced by Representative Connolly of Virginia, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Virginia? There was no objection. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR670, HR670, HR1600, HR1601
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