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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-11

MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4486

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
RNC · Senator
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On 2026-05-11, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4486" in the Senate.

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MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4486

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4486 Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4486) to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes. Mr. TILLIS. I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S4486, S4486
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