AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

On 2026-04-15, 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 the environment, veterans affairs. It referenced legislation: S1789.

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I have 11 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 COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing. 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, April 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITFEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, immediately following the business meeting, to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS The Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING The Special Committee on Aging is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.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 Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3 p.m., to conduct a closed hearing. ____________________