Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-29

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

TaxesEnvironmentHousingVeteransAgriculture

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On 2026-04-29, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, housing. It referenced legislation: S2137.

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I have nine 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 AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5 p.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. 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 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.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 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.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 29, 2026, at 2 p.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:45 p.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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 4 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 29, 2026, at 3 p.m., to conduct a closed hearing. PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. ____________________

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I have nine 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 AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5 p.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. 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 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.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 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.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 29, 2026, at 2 p.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:45 p.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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 4 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 29, 2026, at 3 p.m., to conduct a closed hearing. PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. ____________________