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MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469

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On 2026-07-13, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469" in the Senate.

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MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that there are four bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4952) to combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 2347) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. A bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR2347, HR2347, S4952, HR5334, HR8469

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MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EN BLOC--S. 4952, H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, AND H.R. 8469 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that there are four bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4952) to combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 2347) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. A bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________ Referenced legislation: HR2347, HR2347, S4952, HR5334, HR8469