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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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On 2026-04-29, Representative Austin Scott (R-GA-8) delivered a floor speech titled "EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC." in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, defense. It referenced legislation including HR7567, HR2616, HR1346, among other bills.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3293-H3294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-3455. A letter from the Secretary, Department of War, transmitting notification that General Randy A. George, United States Army, was removed from his position as Chief of Staff of the Army and Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on April 2, 2026, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 151(h); Added by Public Law 99-433, Sec. 201 (as amended by Public Law 119-60, div. A, title IX, Sec. 911(a)); (139 Stat. 1015); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-3456. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 2025 Report to Congress on the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 290ff-4(c)(2); July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, Sec. 565(c)(2) (as amended by Public Law 106-310, Sec. 3105(c)); (114 Stat. 1175); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-3457. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that the request of the Drug Enforcement Administration was authorized for danger pay for employees of the DEA temporarily or permanently assigned to Embassy Belize and Embassy Dominican Republic at the rate of 10% in both countries, effective April 05, 2026; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3458. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of the Ratification of the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation (Treaty Doc. 110-10); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3459. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-307, ``Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3460. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-308, ``Increasing Support and Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3461. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-309, ``Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3462. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-310, ``Safe Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Care for Youth at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3463. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-311, ``Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3464. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-312, ``Empowering Parents in CFSA Investigations Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3465. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-315, ``First Responder Retention Efforts Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3466. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-302, ``Rental Housing Registration Data Integrity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3467. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-303, ``Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3468. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-304, ``Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3469. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-305, ``Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3470. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-299, ``Promoting Parental Engagement at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3471. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-300, ``Child Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3472. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-301, ``Holding Company System Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3473. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export- Import Bank, transmitting the Bank's Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Performance Plan and Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Performance Report to Congress, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1115(b); Public Law 111-352, Sec. 3; (124 Stat. 3868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3474. A letter from the Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's annual report prepared in accordance with section 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107-174, Sec. 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3241); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3475. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report titled ``Conservation of Sea Turtles Certification'', Department Report Number: 007157; ; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources. EC-3476. A letter from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting a periodic report on the total expenditures incurred by the U.S. Government that are directly attributable to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: Committee on Rules. H. Res. 1224. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) [[Page H3294]] to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (Rept. 119-628). Referred to the House Calendar. ____________________

Referenced legislation: SCONRES33, HRES1224, S1318, HR1346, HR2616, HR7567

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3293-H3294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-3455. A letter from the Secretary, Department of War, transmitting notification that General Randy A. George, United States Army, was removed from his position as Chief of Staff of the Army and Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on April 2, 2026, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 151(h); Added by Public Law 99-433, Sec. 201 (as amended by Public Law 119-60, div. A, title IX, Sec. 911(a)); (139 Stat. 1015); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-3456. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 2025 Report to Congress on the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 290ff-4(c)(2); July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, Sec. 565(c)(2) (as amended by Public Law 106-310, Sec. 3105(c)); (114 Stat. 1175); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-3457. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that the request of the Drug Enforcement Administration was authorized for danger pay for employees of the DEA temporarily or permanently assigned to Embassy Belize and Embassy Dominican Republic at the rate of 10% in both countries, effective April 05, 2026; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3458. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of the Ratification of the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation (Treaty Doc. 110-10); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3459. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-307, ``Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3460. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-308, ``Increasing Support and Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3461. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-309, ``Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3462. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-310, ``Safe Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Care for Youth at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3463. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-311, ``Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3464. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-312, ``Empowering Parents in CFSA Investigations Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3465. A letter from the Chairman of the Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 26-315, ``First Responder Retention Efforts Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3466. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-302, ``Rental Housing Registration Data Integrity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3467. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-303, ``Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3468. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-304, ``Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3469. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-305, ``Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3470. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-299, ``Promoting Parental Engagement at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3471. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-300, ``Child Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3472. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-301, ``Holding Company System Amendment Act of 2026'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3473. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export- Import Bank, transmitting the Bank's Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Performance Plan and Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Performance Report to Congress, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1115(b); Public Law 111-352, Sec. 3; (124 Stat. 3868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3474. A letter from the Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's annual report prepared in accordance with section 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107-174, Sec. 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3241); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3475. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report titled ``Conservation of Sea Turtles Certification'', Department Report Number: 007157; ; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources. EC-3476. A letter from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting a periodic report on the total expenditures incurred by the U.S. Government that are directly attributable to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: Committee on Rules. H. Res. 1224. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) [[Page H3294]] to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (Rept. 119-628). Referred to the House Calendar. ____________________ Referenced legislation: SCONRES33, HRES1224, S1318, HR1346, HR2616, HR7567