MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5602 AND S. 5603

On 2026-09-29, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5602 AND S. 5603" in the Senate.

MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5602 AND S. 5603

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5183-S5184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5602 AND S. 5603 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I understand that there are two 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. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5602) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial [[Page S5184]] Circle at Columbia Island/Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia. A bill (S. 5603) to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials. Mr. THUNE. I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection having been heard, the bills will receive their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S5602, S5602, S5603