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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-03-17

MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4124, S. 4125, S. 4126, S. 4127

Charles E. Schumer
Charles E. Schumer
DNY · Senator
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On Mon Mar 16, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4124, S. 4125, S. 4126, S. 4127" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, defense. It referenced legislation including S4124, S4125, S4126, among other bills.

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MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4124, S. 4125, S. 4126, S. 4127

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4124, S. 4125, S. 4126, S. 4127 Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I understand that there are four 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 legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4124) to prohibit funds made available to the Department of Justice from being used to make a personal payment to the President in connection with a claim that is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, whether in the form of a settlement or any other payment from the Judgment Fund for the personal benefit of the President. A bill (S. 4125) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on damages received by certain officers of the United States on account of any civil action filed against the United States, and for other purposes. A bill (S. 4126) to address the ineligibility of Ashli Babbitt for military funeral honors. A bill (S. 4127) making continuing appropriations for essential Transportation Security Administration pay and operations during the lapse in appropriations beginning on February 14, 2026, and for other purposes. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, 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. Mr. SCHUMER. I yield the floor. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S4124, S4124, S4125, S4126, S4127
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