MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5438 and H.R. 9576

On 2026-09-17, Senator Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5438 And H.R. 9576" in the Senate.

MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5438 and H.R. 9576

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5438 and H.R. 9576 Ms. LUMMIS. 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 senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5438) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice. Ms. LUMMIS. I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will receive their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S5438, S5438, HR9576