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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-03-04

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

John Kennedy
John Kennedy
RLA · Senator
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On Tue Mar 03, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, veterans affairs. It referenced legislation including S850, S851.

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S850-S851] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I have six requests for committees to meet [[Page S851]] 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 in executive session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS The Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., to conduct a joint hearing. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 3 p.m., to conduct a closed briefing. SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT The Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. ____________________
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