On 2026-02-12, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "NOMINATION JOINT REFERRAL" in the Senate. The speech addressed the environment. It referenced legislation: S616.
NOMINATION JOINT REFERRAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S616] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATION JOINT REFERRAL Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, as if in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the referral of the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, received in the Senate on February 11, 2026, to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the nomination be considered jointly referred to that committee and the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________