EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

On 2026-04-28, Senator Roger F. Wicker (R-MS) delivered a floor speech titled "EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE" in the Senate. The speech addressed foreign policy. It referenced legislation including S2079, S2080.

EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2079-S2080] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. WICKER for the Committee on Armed Services. Army nominations beginning with Col. Stephanie A. Bagley and ending with Col. Guy Yelverton III, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2026. Army nomination of Col. Brian M. Gatti, to be Brigadier General. Marine Corps nomination of Col. Peter D. Houtz, to be Brigadier General. *Marine Corps nominations beginning with Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jr. and ending with Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. *Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Monte L. Rone, to be Lieutenant General. *Navy nominations beginning with Vice Adm. John F. Wade and ending with Rear Adm. Douglas L. Williams, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. *Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, to be Lieutenant General. Air Force nominations beginning with Brig. Gen. Robert K. Bogart and ending with Brig. Gen. Leigh A. Swanson, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 21, 2026. Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Air Force nomination of Michael P. McFadden, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Air Force nomination of Benjamin T. Canipe, to be Major. Air Force nomination of Sarah L. Pergande, to be Major. Air Force nomination of Ilda Y. Isaza, to be Colonel. [[Page S2080]] Air Force nomination of Joseph M. Vanoni, to be Colonel. Air Force nomination of Jonathan E. Menashi, to be Colonel. Army nomination of Aziz Atakuzi, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Army nomination of Jin H. Yoo, to be Major. Army nomination of Harrison C. Kennedy, to be Colonel. Army nominations beginning with James L. Bond II and ending with Michael A. Sweetland, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Michael A. Blew and ending with Orrin W. Viner, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Ryan C. Boileau and ending with Dennis R. Williams, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Sarah A. Armstrong and ending with Jeremiah D. Ulrich, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Bruce L. Mayeaux and ending with Hans P. Zeller, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Army nomination of Michelle L. Elliott, to be Colonel. Army nomination of Sang S. Row, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Army nomination of Robert T. Bundy, to be Major. Army nomination of Whitney A. Green, to be Major. Army nomination of Terry W. Hill, Jr., to be Major. Army nomination of Alex T. Kitchin, to be Major. Army nomination of William B. Lewandowski, to be Major. Army nominations beginning with Nathaniel D. Bastian and ending with Damian R. Tong, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 21, 2026. Marine Corps nomination of Thomas R. Rice, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Marine Corps nomination of Nicholas D. Downey, to be Major. Navy nomination of Charles R. Bowen, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Joshua K. Udy, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Michael P. Arulin, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Amber B. Brandt, to be Captain. Navy nomination of Bartholomew W. Connolly, to be Captain. Navy nomination of Craig J. Vantassel, to be Commander. Navy nomination of Benjamin J. Eaton, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Jessica K. Sheffield, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Jesse G. Van Heukelom, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nominations beginning with Roger A. Hennigh and ending with Alisha R. Thomas, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 13, 2026. Navy nomination of Zachary R. Ingold, to be Lieutenant Commander. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. (Nominations without an asterisk were reported with the recommendation that they be confirmed.) ____________________