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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-01-28

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
RTN · Senator
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On Mon Jan 27, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered veterans affairs. It referenced legislation: S436.

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S436] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I have four requests for committees to meet 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 ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in open session during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., to receive testimony. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 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 Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a closed briefing. ____________________
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