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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-30

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

John Cornyn
John Cornyn
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On 2026-04-30, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate. It referenced legislation: S2183.

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have three requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in open and closed session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meeting and a hearing. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting. ____________________
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