On 2026-07-16, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2913" in the Senate.
MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2913 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2913 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes. Mr. THUNE. I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________ Referenced legislation: HR2913, HR2913