MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC

On 2026-07-14, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC" in the Senate.

MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3913-S3914] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that there are four bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4952) to combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 2347) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive [[Page S3914]] damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. A bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Mr. THUNE. In order to place the bills on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceedings en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR2347, S4952, HR5334, HR8469