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EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Foreign Policy

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On 2026-02-03, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a floor speech titled "EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE" in the Senate. The speech addressed foreign policy. It referenced legislation: S470.

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EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S470] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. CRUZ for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Coast Guard nomination of Vice Adm. Thomas G. Allan, Jr., to be Admiral. *John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026. *Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. *Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. *Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029. *Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Jarod M. Ross and ending with Andrew R. Younkle, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Jonathan B. Bernhardt and ending with Ryan S. Townsend, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Michael Adams and ending with Dewey W. Worker, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. (minus 1 nominee: Krysia V. Pohl) *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Margaret A. Harward and ending with Jennifer A. Rogers, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 2, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with James M. Hurtt and ending with Kelli A. Knight, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 10, 2025. *Coast Guard nomination of Michelle J. Moravek, to be Lieutenant Commander. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. ____________________

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EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S470] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. CRUZ for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Coast Guard nomination of Vice Adm. Thomas G. Allan, Jr., to be Admiral. *John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026. *Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. *Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. *Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029. *Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Jarod M. Ross and ending with Andrew R. Younkle, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Jonathan B. Bernhardt and ending with Ryan S. Townsend, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Michael Adams and ending with Dewey W. Worker, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 1, 2025. (minus 1 nominee: Krysia V. Pohl) *Coast Guard nominations beginning with Margaret A. Harward and ending with Jennifer A. Rogers, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 2, 2025. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with James M. Hurtt and ending with Kelli A. Knight, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 10, 2025. *Coast Guard nomination of Michelle J. Moravek, to be Lieutenant Commander. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. ____________________