MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 7148

On 2026-01-26, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 7148" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7148, S278.

MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 7148

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S278] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 7148 Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. Ms. COLLINS. I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR7148, HR7148