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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-30

REQUEST TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

Mark Alford
Mark Alford
RMO-4 · Representative
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On 2026-04-30, Representative Mark Alford (R-MO-4) delivered a floor speech titled "REQUEST TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE" in the House. The speech addressed the environment. It referenced legislation: HR7147.

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REQUEST TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REQUEST TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment and to concur in the Senate amendment. Mr. HARRIS of Maryland. I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR7147, HR7147
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