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| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2798 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S2798 | S2798 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2798 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2798] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:44 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2798-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | CONFIRMATION | SENATE | SENATE | SCONFIRMATIONS | S2798 | S2798 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2798 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2798] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFIRMATION Executive nomination confirmed by the Senate June 15, 2026: THE JUDICIARY JUSTIN D. SMITH, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT. | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2798-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | NOMINATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S2798 | S2798 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2798 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2798] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATIONS Executive nominations received by the Senate: THE JUDICIARY JAMES ANDREW CROWELL IV, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE KATHRYN A. OBERLY, RETIRED. STUART GORDON NASH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE LOREN L. ALIKHAN. MATTHEW R. BYRNE, OF OHIO, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, VICE MICHAEL H. WATSON, RETIRED. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2797 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DACA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2797 | S2798 | [{"name": "Alex Padilla", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2797 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2797-S2798] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DACA Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I am honored to join my colleagues here today, and I appreciate Senator Durbin's leadership in bringing us all together because today is truly an important day for hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children across America. It was 14 years ago today that President Obama took action to memorialize an important truth: that young people who were brought to the United States as young children through no choice of their own--who have grown up in our communities, who have attended our local schools, many graduating at the top of their class from high school as valedictorians and who know no other home but the United States--that they deserve an opportunity to continue to be part of this country, free of the fear of being deported for a decision they had no say in. Fourteen years ago, the U.S. Government made that promise: that if they came forward, passed a background check, and followed the rules, did everything that we asked of them, that they could stay here and pursue their dreams in the only country that they have ever known. And hundreds of thousands of brave young people did exactly that. Now, to be clear, DACA was never intended to be a permanent solution. It was meant to be a temporary stopgap until Congress took action by passing the Dream Act or, ideally, modernizing our immigration system as a whole. Yet here we are, 14 years later, still having the same debate about these young people and their future because while the hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients kept their promise--they did their part--Congress has repeatedly failed to do ours. And now these individuals, who were young children back then when this program began, are now adults with careers and families of t… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2796 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DACA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2796 | S2797 | [{"name": "Richard Blumenthal", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2796 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2796-S2797] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DACA Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I am honored to join my colleagues this afternoon in celebrating the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals, or DACA, Program and its absolutely historic impact on our country, but also to mourn and to express outrage at the all-out assault launched against this program by the Trump administration. The point of it, once again, seems to be cruelty--purposeful, relentless cruelty--which we have seen in the implementation of immigration practices in so many different ways by this administration. Just this morning--literally, this morning--I participated in the announcement of a lawsuit against the government by a woman who was seized from her car taking her children to school, a year ago, leaving her children unattended in the car, shackled, sent to a detention center, and then summarily deported without even a shred of due process. And she is suing the U.S. Government because she is still in Mexico, separated from her two young children--at the time, 13 and 8 years old--as well as her husband. She was on a screen today from Mexico--heartbreaking--as her two children listened to her in the Yale Law School conference room where the lawsuit was announced. This kind of cruelty should have no place in our great country. I don't recognize the America that separates a mother from her children without any reason. She has no criminal record. She has been in this country for 15 years. Her two children are American citizens because they were born here. Cruelty and stupidity. DACA, since its creation 14 years ago, has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people--people who came to this country as infants or young children--and it has given them the opportunity to work, to … | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2795 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DACA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2795 | S2796 | [{"name": "Catherine Cortez Masto", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2795 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2795-S2796] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DACA Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, I am joining my colleagues on the Senate floor because today marks the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program that we all commonly know as DACA. When it was created by President Obama back in 2012, the purpose of this program was to protect people who came to the United States as children. But President Obama made clear that legislation was also needed. He knew that Congress needed to pass legislation to give Dreamers a path to citizenship, along with DACA. There was bipartisan support for it, but unfortunately, since that time, petty politics keep getting in the way. It is having real life consequences on the country, on families, on individuals, and on businesses. Because we are unable to work in a bipartisan way just to put Dreamers and their families on a pathway to citizenship, we are here to talk about a program, DACA. It is important for us to keep in mind why we strive not only to continue this program but to fight for these families. DACA has become a lifeline for hard-working, inspiring young people who have only ever known this country as their home. And make no mistake, DACA is not given out freely. You just heard my colleague from Minnesota talk about this. DACA recipients, these applicants, undergo intense background checks, and every 2 years, they have to renew their status and go through another scrutinizing background check. For the past 14 years, DACA has worked as intended. It has allowed thousands of young people to obtain work permits, and critical protections from deportations are associated with this program because these kids have only known this country and play by the rules and follow the law and just want to go to sc… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2793 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DACA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2793 | S2795 | [{"name": "Amy Klobuchar", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2793 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2793-S2795] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DACA Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I thank Senator Durbin for his leadership in fighting for Dreamers. We will also be joined by the Senator from Nevada, Senator Cortez Masto, who has done the same. Senator Durbin, when your DREAM Act finally becomes law--and it will--it will be because of your enduring commitment for all of these years. Fourteen years ago, the Obama administration acted to protect Dreamers. Since 2012, the DACA action of the Obama administration has helped roughly 835,000 people have legal protection. For most Dreamers, the United States is the only home they have ever known, that they ever remember, and they live as part of their communities in all ways, just like everyone else, except for the certainty of permanent citizenship. In Minnesota, we are proud to be home to nearly 4,000 DACA recipients who have already passed background checks, paid fees, and met educational [[Page S2794]] requirements so they can stay in the United States and continue to pay taxes and contribute to our communities. Dreamers serve in our military. They keep us safe as police officers in our State. They are teachers and nurses. They run small businesses that power our economy. In my State, one DACA recipient is a medical assembler helping build lifesaving devices that reduce the risk of stroke. Another Dreamer came to this country when she was just 3 years old. A few years ago, she got her phlebotomy certification from the Mayo Clinic. Now she is providing critical care to patients as a medical technician, all while serving as her family's primary breadwinner. Another Dreamer is a driver for special needs kids and a mom of five kids, including two with urgent medical needs. Another Dreamer was just 10 ye… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2792 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | APPOINTMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2792 | S2792 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2792 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2792] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT The Presiding Officer. The Chair, on behalf of the President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 110-315, announces the appointment of the following individual to be a member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity: Jeffrey Scott Stroup of Oklahoma. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2792-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S2792 | S2793 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2792 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2792-S2793] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of my Democratic colleagues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The minority whip. DACA Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today I want to reflect on the 14th anniversary--it is the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, known as DACA. After years of congressional inaction, in 2010, I wrote a letter to my former Senate colleague President Barack Obama, cosigned by my late Republican colleague Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, asking President Obama to stop the deportation of Dreamers. Who are the Dreamers? They are kids who came to the United States with their parents. They were infants, toddlers, young boys and girls, maybe even teenagers. But they didn't make the family decision. They got in a car and headed north. They grew up in the United States, never knowing that they were undocumented and didn't have the proper legal identification. When everybody stood up in the classroom and pledged allegiance to that flag, they joined in. That was their flag, for their country and their future. And somehow, a little later in life, around their teenage, adolescent years, one of their parents sat down and said: I have got to tell you the grim reality. You are not legally in the United States. You are undocumented. No matter how hard you studied, how many times you pledged allegiance to that flag, you don't legally belong here. As a consequence, I introduced a bill called the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act basically said: If you keep your nose clean, if you work h… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2792-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 | SENATE | SENATE | SORDERFOR | S2792 | S2792 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2792 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2792] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. tomorrow for the weekly conference meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2792-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | NATIONAL NALOXONE AWARENESS DAY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2792 | S2792 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2792 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2792] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL NALOXONE AWARENESS DAY Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 770, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 770) designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 770) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2791 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 770--DESIGNATING JUNE 6, 2026, AS NATIONAL NALOXONE AWARENESS DAY | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S2791 | S2792 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2791 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2791-S2792] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ______ SENATE RESOLUTION 770--DESIGNATING JUNE 6, 2026, AS NATIONAL NALOXONE AWARENESS DAY Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. Markey, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Risch, Mr. King, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Booker, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Justice, and Ms. Cortez Masto) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 770 Whereas opioid overdoses continue to devastate communities across the United States, leading to a significant loss of life and widespread societal impact; Whereas opioid overdoses during the 12 months preceding November of 2025 claimed a reported 43,810 lives in the United States; Whereas fatal overdoses are often witnessed by a bystander; Whereas, in 2025 alone, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than 369,000,000 potentially deadly doses of fentanyl, enough to kill every individual in the United States; Whereas, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl-related poisonings are a leading cause of death for individuals in the United States between 18 and 44 years of age; Whereas naloxone is a safe and effective medication that can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives when administered promptly by rapidly reversing the effects of opioids; Whereas naloxone plays a vital role in preventing long-term brain damage and reducing the risk of fatality associated with opioid overdoses; Whereas the Centers for Disease C… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2786 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTS | S2786 | S2791 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2786 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2786-S2791] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. Reed, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Warren, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kim, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Ms. Alsobrooks): S. 4781. A bill to expand the mission of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and focus on building export-related domestic critical industries that produce goods and services that support employment in the United States and strengthen global competitiveness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, the Make More in America Act--if we have learned anything from the past few years, it is that the American people will pay the price when wars, pandemics, and other shocks disrupt America's supply chains. Today, I led Senate Democrats in introducing the Make More in America Act, which will invest in American manufacturing to create jobs, lower costs, strengthen our national security, and build a more resilient economy. The Make More in America Act is going to help us face the challenges that China and other countries present, and we should move it as quickly as we can. If the United States is going to continue to outcompete China, we need to make sure that the technologies that will define the 21st- century economy are made in American factories by American workers. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has long helped American businesses stay competitive, and our bill will empower the Ex-Im Bank to provide even more support to building here at home the industries critical to our economy and our national security. From COVID-19 to Trump's disastrous war with Iran, to China weaponizing our reliance on them… | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2786-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Introductory Statement on S. 4781 | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTSIND | S2786 | S2791 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2786 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2786-S2791] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. Reed, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Warren, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kim, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Ms. Alsobrooks): S. 4781. A bill to expand the mission of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and focus on building export-related domestic critical industries that produce goods and services that support employment in the United States and strengthen global competitiveness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, the Make More in America Act--if we have learned anything from the past few years, it is that the American people will pay the price when wars, pandemics, and other shocks disrupt America's supply chains. Today, I led Senate Democrats in introducing the Make More in America Act, which will invest in American manufacturing to create jobs, lower costs, strengthen our national security, and build a more resilient economy. The Make More in America Act is going to help us face the challenges that China and other countries present, and we should move it as quickly as we can. If the United States is going to continue to outcompete China, we need to make sure that the technologies that will define the 21st- century economy are made in American factories by American workers. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has long helped American businesses stay competitive, and our bill will empower the Ex-Im Bank to provide even more support to building here at home the industries critical to our economy and our national security. From COVID-19 to Trump's disastrous war with Iran, to China weaponizing our reliance on them for certain products, America cannot afford to depend on the un… | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2784 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES | SENATE | SENATE | SCOMMREPORT | S2784 | S2784 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3266"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4784"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2784 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2784] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following reports of committees were submitted: By Mr. CRUZ, from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute: S. 3266. A bill to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Rept. No. 119-126). By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on Armed Services, without amendment: S. 4784. An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 119-127). ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2784-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS | SENATE | SENATE | SCOSPONSORS | S2784 | S2786 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "6"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "6"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "844"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "844"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "925"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "925"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1237"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1237"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1406"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1406"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1459"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1459"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1532"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1532"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1705"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1705"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1806"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1806"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1829"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1829"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2674"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2674"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2903"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2903"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3065"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3065"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3257"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3257"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3524"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3524"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3653"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3653"}, {"congress": "119", … | 172 Cong. Rec. S2784 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2784-S2786] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 775 At the request of Mr. Graham, the name of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. McCormick) was added as a [[Page S2785]] cosponsor of S. 775, a bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption. S. 844 At the request of Mr. Hawley, the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. Cortez Masto) was added as a cosponsor of S. 844, a bill to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act. S. 925 At the request of Mrs. Capito, the names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Warnock) were added as cosponsors of S. 925, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for working family caregivers. S. 1237 At the request of Ms. Smith, the name of the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1237, a bill to establish the New Producer Economic Security Program within the Farm Service Agency Office of Outreach and Education. S. 1406 At the request of Mr. Cassidy, the name of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Boozman) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1406, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes. S. 1459 At the request of Mr. Cassidy, the names of the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito) and the Senator fro… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2784-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSUBMISSION | S2784 | S2784 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "770"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2784 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2784] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. Markey, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Risch, Mr. King, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Booker, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Justice, and Ms. Cortez Masto): S. Res. 770. A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2784-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SINTROBILLS | S2784 | S2784 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4779"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4780"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4782"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4783"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4784"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4785"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4786"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4787"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2784 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2784] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By Ms. MURKOWSKI: S. 4779. A bill to support nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy and innovation, and indigenous self-determination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. By Ms. MURKOWSKI: S. 4780. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude micro-grants for food security from gross income; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. Reed, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Warren, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kim, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Ms. Alsobrooks): S. 4781. A bill to expand the mission of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and focus on building export- related domestic critical industries that produce goods and services that support employment in the United States and strengthen global competitiveness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida): S. 4782. A bill to establish a Federal Government priority goal, Scams Steering Committee, Scams Action Plan, and website to promote scams information and prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. Budd, and Mrs. Moody): S. 4783. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act t… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | REMEMBERING MICHAEL JOHNSON | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2781 | S2781 | [{"name": "Tammy Baldwin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING MICHAEL JOHNSON Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the life and legacy of Michael Johnson, a respected community leader, a dedicated advocate for young people, and a champion for opportunity throughout Wisconsin. Mr. Johnson's leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to service transformed countless lives and helped build a stronger future for children and families across Dane County. His passing is a tremendous loss to the Madison community, Dane County, the State of Wisconsin, and to all those fortunate enough to know him. Mr. Johnson was raised in Chicago, where he developed an early understanding of the challenges facing many young people and families. Those experiences shaped a lifelong commitment to creating opportunities for others. He believed deeply that every child deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of circumstance, and he dedicated his career to making that belief a reality. Before coming to Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson worked with youth-serving organizations in Chicago, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. In 2010, he became president and chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Over the next 16 years, he transformed the organization into one of the region's most impactful nonprofit institutions. Under his leadership, the Boys & Girls Clubs expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships throughout the community, and increased its capacity to serve young people and their families. Mr. Johnson understood that helping young people succeed required more than afterschool programs alone. He championed initiatives focused on education, workforce development, mentorship, and career readiness. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations, Mr. Johnso… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781-6 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | EXECUTIVECOMM | S2781 | S2784 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2781-S2784] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with [[Page S2782]] accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-3789. A communication from the Chief, Office of Labor- Management Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Minor Child Definition for Form LM-30 Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report'' (RIN1245-AA16) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 9, 2026; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-3790. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 26-318, ``2607 Connecticut Avenue NW and 4111 Kansas Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2026''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-3791. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 26-320, ``Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Amendment Act of 2026''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-3792. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 26-321, ``Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2026''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-3793. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act … | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S2781 | S2781 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1003"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on June 15, 2026, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bill: S. 1003. An act to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order providing that a shark attack is an event for which a wireless emergency alert may be transmitted, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR | SENATE | SENATE | SMEASUREDCAL | S2781 | S2781 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3922"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR The following bill was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and placed on the calendar: H.R. 3922. An act to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGEXEC | S2781 | S2781 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED As in executive session the Presiding Officer laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United States submitting sundry nominations which were referred to the appropriate committees. (The messages received today are printed at the end of the Senate proceedings.) ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2781-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT | SENATE | SENATE | MSGPRESIDENT | S2781 | S2781 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2781 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Messages from the President of the United States were communicated to the Senate by Mr. Hanley, one of his secretaries. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Cloture Motion Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-7 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING THE TRIANGLE X RANCH CENTENNIAL | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2780 | S2781 | [{"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2780-S2781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE TRIANGLE X RANCH CENTENNIAL Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate the centennial of the Triangle X Ranch. Located at the base of the Grand Teton Mountains in Moose, the Triangle X Ranch is a fully operational guest ranch. This Western icon has introduced thousands of visitors to Wyoming over the past ten decades. Triangle X Ranch's centennial aligns with America's 250th anniversary. It took the same tenacity and bravery that America's founders demonstrated to forge a life out of the harsh Western frontier. These two milestones align in a way that allows us to honor the independence and hard work required to craft a life on a new frontier. On June 20, 2026, Triangle X Ranch will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a successful ranching operation, serving five generations of the Turner family. Purchased on July 6, 1926, by John and Maytie Turner, the ranch has a storied history steeped in beauty and overcoming challenges. That summer, John and Maytie packed up their lives in Morgan, UT, moving to the valley with their sons John C. and Burt. By the fall of 1926, they welcomed their first official guests: a group of big game hunters. While game was abundant and the land was well suited for cattle, early life on the ranch presented its own challenges. Situated 26 miles out of town, the commute to Jackson was always long, and winter made it treacherous. Since the valley roads went unplowed, the family had no choice but to become fiercely self-sufficient. For most of the winter, they were confined to the ranch. The infrequent trips to town required a covered horse-drawn sleigh, heated by a small wood stove. Without electricity on the ranch, the Turners relied on wood stoves to heat just two rooms of the m… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-6 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ MORNING BUSINESS Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Cloture Motion Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Executive Calendar No. 763, George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. John Thune, Ted Budd, Tim Scott of South Carolina, Katie Boyd Britt, Thom Tillis, Roger Marshall, Rick Scott of Florida, Bernie Moreno, Mike Rounds, John Boozman, Joni Ernst, Jon Husted, Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines, Shelley Moore Capito, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Pete Ricketts. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 763. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2780-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2780 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2780 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Executive Calendar No. 760, Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea. John Thune, Ted Budd, Tim Scott of South Carolina, Katie Boyd Britt, Thom Tillis, Roger Marshall, Rick Scott of Florida, Bernie Moreno, Mike Rounds, John Boozman, Joni Ernst, Jon A. Husted, Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines, Shelley Moore Capito, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Pete Ricketts. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2779 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2779 | S2779 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2779 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant bill clerk read the nomination of Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit. | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2779-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2779 | S2780 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2779 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2779-S2780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 760. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Michelle Steel, [[Page S2780]] of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2779-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2779 | S2779 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2779 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2779-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Vote on Smith Nomination (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECSESSION | S2779 | S2779 | [{"name": "Rand Paul", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2779 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Vote on Smith Nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Smith nomination? Mr. PAUL. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called the roll. Mr. BARRASSO. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Curtis), the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Bennet), the Senator from Maine (Mr. King), the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Warnock) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 43, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 172 Ex.] YEAS--48 Armstrong Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Collins Cornyn Cotton Crapo Cruz Daines Ernst Fischer Graham Grassley Hagerty Hawley Hoeven Husted Hyde-Smith Johnson Justice Kennedy Lankford Lee Marshall McCormick Moody Moran Moreno Paul Ricketts Risch Rounds Schmitt Scott (FL) Scott (SC) Sheehy Sullivan Thune Tillis Tuberville Wicker Young NAYS--43 Alsobrooks Baldwin Blumenthal Blunt Rochester Booker Cantwell Coons Cortez Masto Duckworth … | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2776 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2776 | S2776 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2776 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2776] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Britt). The Democratic leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2776-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | IRAN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2776 | S2779 | [{"name": "Lisa Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Adam B. Schiff", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rand Paul", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2776 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2776-S2779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IRAN Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, like so many of us here in the Senate and really across the country, I think we have all been watching the news this weekend to see whether or not we would have an announcement from the Trump administration on a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure that Iran never develops a nuclear weapon, among other objectives. I think the news this morning was promising, and we are all waiting to see what the contours of that agreement will be. We can debate the way the administration started this war, but I certainly stand here today genuinely wishing the administration all the best in ending this on favorable terms. It would clearly be good for the region and it would be good for the world if the Iranian regime stops funding terror and permanently abandons its nuclear ambitious. I think we can all agree to that. Yes, while there appears to be a final agreement, we haven't seen it yet. We want to have a good deal from the U.S. perspective. We are going to learn more this week. As we do that, I hope that things will begin to reopen and that we will be able to stave off what has been rapidly approaching in our energy markets, and that is what I want to speak to more directly today. We know the basics here. All across the country, people and businesses are just paying a lot more for fuel. We have seen the prices go down a little bit today--that is good news--but the fact of the matter is, we have all felt the impact from rising prices. The price of oil went up substantially during the war, and so did the price of gasoline, the price of diesel, of kerosene, of avgas, and other fuels as well. That is taking a toll. It is simply more expensive to drive, and it is more exp… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2776-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | NOMINATION OF JUSTIN D. SMITH | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S2776 | S2776 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2776 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2776] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATION OF JUSTIN D. SMITH Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, Trump's Eighth Circuit nominee, with his nomination of Justin Smith to the Eighth Circuit Court, Donald Trump continues--continues--to stack our courts with judges whose only qualification is their complete loyalty to him and his extreme far- right agenda. Smith checks all of Trump's boxes. Smith currently serves as Trump's lead counsel in his case against E. Jean Caroll, who received $90 million after jurors found Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her. Smith also helped prepare Trump's lead counsel for the Supreme Court case to grant the President absolute immunity to break the law. A longtime Republican operative, Smith once wrote in 2007 that ``abortion is murder, gay marriage is a sin . . . and on these principles of our party, there must be no equivocation.'' In keeping with Trump's efforts to undermine America's elections, Smith also supported efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. Trump's nomination of Smith to the Eighth Circuit is part of his effort to undermine the rights of American people and to turn our justice system into a rubberstamp for his egregious crimes. I strongly urge a ``no'' vote from my colleagues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2776-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | FISA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2776 | S2776 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4781"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2776 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2776] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FISA Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, now on Pulte and FISA and the SAVE Act, Senate Democrats have made it clear that however long Trump wants Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence is too long. Every minute Pulte spends as DNI is a minute he could spend undermining our national security and politicizing our intelligence community. No one wants his eyes or hands on this document, given his recklessness, his attack-dog stance whenever it comes to Trump. The 18 U.S. intelligence Agencies are simply too important to entrust to someone as inexperienced, as blindly loyal to Trump, and as blind to facts as Bill Pulte, and that is not what we need in a DNI. Trump's absurd demand to tie his radical SAVE Act--restricting Americans' voting rights--to FISA is also deeply reckless and demonstrates his true motives. The SAVE Act is perhaps the most vicious piece of anti-voting rights legislation Trump has ever come up with and it will not pass and it will not save FISA, Donald Trump. Once again, Trump proves he has no problem undermining America's national security if he thinks it will help him politically. (The remarks of Mr. SCHUMER pertaining to the introduction of S. 4781 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2776-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | IRAN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2776 | S2776 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2776 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2776] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IRAN Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, Senate Democrats have been unwavering in calling for an immediate end to Trump's war with Iran, and we will continue to do so until his blunder is well and truly over. For more than 100 days, I have come to this floor to denounce Trump's reckless and dangerous Iran war and demand its end. Now, it has been nearly 24 hours since Trump announced there was a potential deal with Iran, and we still don't know the details. We have been told dozens of times that this war is over, and dozens of times we have been disappointed. There have been divergent statements from a variety of people in the administration. In these high-stakes negotiations, the devil is in the details. But Trump hasn't even revealed the text of his ``understanding'' with Iran. The American people need to know exactly what is in the deal. Trump must brief Congress and the public on the details of his understanding with Iran immediately and end this war once and for all. Instead, Americans still have more questions than answers: Will our troops remain in harm's way? How does Trump plan to achieve any of the stated goals of his reckless war? What is the plan for the proposed ``60 days of negotiations''? There are still many unknowns about Trump's negotiations with Iran, but we know this for certain: We are worse off than before Trump began this foolish war of choice. The Iranian regime is more radical than before Trump began his war. Iran has more control over the Strait of Hormuz today than before the war began. Gasoline prices are still dramatically higher than before the war and will remain so for a long time. Americans are scratching their heads wondering what we have accomplished in Iran. Make no mistake, the longer this… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2775 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | IRAN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2775 | S2775 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2775 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2775] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IRAN Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on a separate topic, over the weekend, we learned that the United States and Iran had reached a preliminary deal to end the current conflict. While I am glad that we might be seeing an end to the hostilities, I am deeply concerned about what might be in that agreement. What was announced was only an end to the fighting, Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. blockade--moves that return us to the status quo before the President's invasion of Iran, over 100 days ago. In fact, after months of being promised an imminent deal by President Trump, the current loose framework stunningly avoids critical issues related to Iran's nuclear program. Don't you remember that was the reason he gave for invading this country? And from what was being reported, the terms and the sanctions relief sound very similar to an agreement which was reached by President Obama and the Iranian people, before the election of Donald Trump--the JCPOA. Let me be clear. Iran and its proxies and its nuclear program are all threats to the United States and its allies. But did we really start a war to return to the same deal President Trump abandoned during his first term as President? Is that it? Now, I have heard my colleagues lament the Obama-era deal was weak and ineffective, compared to what President Trump has negotiated. Let's be clear on the key points from that Obama agreement. It severely restricted Iran's enrichment capabilities, notably extending nuclear weapon breakout time. It also included some of the most intrusive inspections ever agreed to--international inspections of Iran during the Obama administration. In fact, I hosted the IAEA Director General a number of times in my office. I sat… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2775-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | NOMINATION OF JUSTIN D. SMITH | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S2775 | S2776 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2775 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2775-S2776] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATION OF JUSTIN D. SMITH Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on a separate issue, the Senate will soon vote on the confirmation of one of the President's personal attorneys to the Federal appellate court. If it sounds familiar, it is because we have seen it before. Last summer, the Senate confirmed another of the President's personal attorneys, Emil Bove, to be on the Third Circuit. It was previously unheard of for a President to do anything like this, but those rules are out the window. That is why the President nominated Todd Blanche, who represented him in cases that were filed against him, to serve as the next Attorney General. And that is why President Trump nominated Justin Smith, who is currently representing him in civil cases brought by E. Jean Carroll. Ms. Carroll is one of dozens of women who have come forward to credibly accuse the President--credibly accuse the President--of sexual assault. In Ms. Carroll's lawsuits, juries found President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Ms. Carroll nearly $90 million in damages. And that is being appealed. But this conflict of interest raises serious questions. These are lifetime appointments to Federal judgeships--lifetime appointments which have to be given to people who have been carefully scrutinized. We have not done that when it comes to Mr. Smith. We can do better. Mr. Smith has filed numerous briefs and motions in which he has challenged the verdicts against the President. While all litigants deserve a zealous advocate, Mr. Smith repeatedly attacked Ms. Carroll-- a sexual assault survivor--in court filings. Mr. Smith baselessly dismissed Ms. Carroll's allegations as ``facially implausible'' and `` politically motivated.'' He also falsely claimed that … | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2774 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DACA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2774 | S2775 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2774 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2774-S2775] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DACA Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I just left a rally across the street. There are probably 200 young people there. And it was a rally because today is the 14th anniversary of the creation of something called DACA. The story behind it is worth repeating. It was more than 21 years ago that I introduced a bill called the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act said if you were a child--infant, toddler, young child--brought to this country by your parents, you ought to deserve a chance--you deserve a chance--to aspire to become a citizen in the United States. But it is a path that you have to fight and walk down personally. I introduced the DREAM Act. I have called for it on the floor of the Senate several times over the last 20 years. I have gotten a majority vote, but I never could hit that magic number of 60 at the right moment. There came a time when a new Senator came to this Chamber to join me in Illinois with an unusual name: Barack Obama. He was my colleague, my junior Senator, and he was a cosponsor of the DREAM Act, which I just described to you. The time came, in 2008, when he was elected President of the United States. I had hoped, with his leadership and help, we could finally pass the DREAM Act. But fate didn't give us that opportunity. There came a time when I realized I had to appeal to him personally to help us with these young people, so that they wouldn't be deported, and he did. I wrote a letter with Richard Lugar, a Republican Senator from Indiana, to President Obama. Then, on a bipartisan basis, we asked him to do something by Executive order to protect these young children from being deported. He created DACA, and the DACA Program was very straightforward. By Executive order, if you were one of those people… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S2773]] Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was called to order by the President pro tempore (Mr. Grassley). ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-8 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | NOMINATION OF WALTER CLAYTON | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S2773 | S2774 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2773-S2774] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATION OF WALTER CLAYTON Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, on Thursday President Trump nominated Jay Clayton the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York to be the Director of National Intelligence. He has an impressive resume with experience in both the public sector and the private sector, and he has the kind of skill set necessary for managing issues as complex and varied as those faced by the Director of National Intelligence. For some perspective from the other side of the aisle, the Democratic vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee noted on Thursday, and I quote: I have known and respected Jay Clayton for many years and believe he is a capable public servant. [[Page S2774]] Republicans here in the Senate have built a record of acting quickly on the President's nominees, and we are going to do the same with Mr. Clayton. The Senate Intelligence Committee has already announced that it will hold a hearing on Mr. Clayton's nomination this week. Once he is approved by the committee, it is my intention to bring his nomination to the floor very quickly, and I hope we will have bipartisan support for making that happen. While we didn't know exactly when it would arrive, we knew a nomination like Mr. Clayton's was coming. How? Because the President made it very clear that his choice of Bill Pulte for Acting Director of National Intelligence was a temporary pick. Despite this, Democrats decided to hold section 702 of FISA hostage over Mr. Pulte's temporary, short-term appointment. Thanks to their decision, as of Friday, this program authorization has lapsed. What does that mean? It means the Nation is currently operating without the full capacity of its most critical intelligence-gathering too… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-7 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-6 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE AGREEMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2773 | S2773 | [{"name": "Chuck Grassley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE AGREEMENT Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been in force for 6 years. It is scheduled for review-- and renewal, I hope--now, and that process is going on. I have been here two or three times this year to discuss the importance of continuing the Mexico-Canada agreement with the United States. This week, delegates from Mexico will be meeting with U.S. trade officials to discuss leveling the playing field in agriculture under the USMCA. I would like to discuss some specific issues that affect the country nationally but that also affect my State of Iowa. In July of last year, the United States ended the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico. In direct response, the Mexican Government launched an investigation into the American pork industry. That is what affects my State of Iowa. Not only has the ending of the suspension agreement led to a tit for tat between the United States and Mexico, but it has opened the door to the issue of seasonality of fresh produce. The effects of this issue stretch way and far beyond the southernmost regions of the United States--even up to my State of Iowa, where covered produce growers have been negatively impacted by the end of the tomato agreement. While the USMCA meetings on agriculture take place, I hope that our U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Greer and others on his team take into consideration all the produce growers across the United States and especially the potential impact of Mexico's investigation of the U.S. pork industry. This is particularly important for my State of Iowa, as my State is the top producing State in the entire country, and Mexico is the No. 1 export market for American pork, with over $22 billion in exp… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senator from Iowa. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Budd). Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The President pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS2773-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Mighty God, today, bless our Senators. Let Your Word be a lamp for their feet and a light for their path so they do not walk in darkness or in haste. Lord, shape their desires to match Your purposes. Where they are anxious, bring peace. Where they are weak, bring strength. Where they are uncertain, bring clarity. Grant them wisdom that is not merely human insight but discernment that comes from above. Guard them from pride that blinds and pressure that distorts. Help them to seek truth over convenience, justice over comfort, and peace over war. We pray in Your precious Name. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S2773 | S2773 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2773 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 172 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 No. 100 | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4119 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PETITIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPETITIONS | H4119 | H4119 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4119 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 3 of rule XII, PT-13. The SPEAKER presented a petition of the County of Maui, Wailuku, Maui, Hawall, relative to Resolution No. 26- 50, FD1, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution. | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-9 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9317 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9317"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LANGWORTHY: H.R. 9317. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-8 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9316 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9316"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. KING-HINDS: H.R. 9316. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-7 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9315 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9315"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. GROTHMAN: H.R. 9315. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-6 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9314 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9314"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. GOLDMAN of New York: H.R. 9314. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress has the power ``to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into the Execution for the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or any Department or Officer thereof.'' | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9313 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9313"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mrs. DINGELL: H.R. 9313. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The Constitutional authority of Congress to enact legislation provided by Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9312 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9312"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. CARTER of Louisiana: H.R. 9312. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9311 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9311"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. FLOOD: H.R. 9311. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9310 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9310"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. AMODEI: H.R. 9310. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The principal constitutional authority for this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States (the appropriation power), which states: ``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . .'' In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congress shall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States . . . .'' Together, these specific constitutional provisions establish the congressional power of the purse, granting Congress the authority to appropriate funds, to determine their purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to set forth terms and conditions governing their use. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-19 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ADDITIONAL SPONSORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HADDSPONSORS | H4118 | H4119 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "28"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "40"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "108"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "189"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "380"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "491"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "492"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "759"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1004"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1065"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1288"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1322"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1334"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1340"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1364"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1366"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1447"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1464"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1502"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1538"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1585"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1589"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1657"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1661"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2045"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2089"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2470"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2790"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2941"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3037"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3115"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3164"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3513"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3544"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3921"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3930"}, {"congress": "119", "… | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4118-H4119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 40: Ms. Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 491: Ms. McBride. H.R. 492: Ms. Moore of Wisconsin. H.R. 759: Mr. Sorensen. H.R. 1004: Mr. Riley of New York and Mr. Keating. H.R. 1065: Mr. Davis of Illinois. H.R. 1267: Mr. Bell. H.R. 1288: Ms. Moore of Wisconsin. H.R. 1340: Mr. Keating. H.R. 1447: Mr. Gosar. H.R. 1464: Mr. Keating. H.R. 1502: Mr. Lucas, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Van Epps, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Self, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Carter of Georgia, and Mr. Messmer. H.R. 1538: Ms. Lofgren and Ms. McDonald Rivet. H.R. 1585: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 1589: Mr. Menefee and Ms. Mejia. H.R. 1657: Ms. Garcia of Texas. H.R. 1661: Ms. Mejia. H.R. 2045: Ms. Underwood. H.R. 2089: Mrs. Miller-Meeks. H.R. 2470: Mr. Bera. H.R. 2790: Mr. Beyer and Ms. Clarke of New York. H.R. 2941: Ms. Meng and Mr. Deluzio. H.R. 3037: Ms. Ross, Ms. Houlahan, and Mr. Van Drew. H.R. 3115: Mr. Whitesides. H.R. 3164: Mr. Menendez, Mr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Barrett. H.R. 3513: Ms. Underwood. H.R. 3544: Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Latimer, and Mr. Garcia of California. H.R. 3921: Mr. Baird. H.R. 3930: Mr. Suozzi. H.R. 3954: Mr. Deluzio. H.R. 4167: Mr. Torres of New York. H.R. 4192: Mr. Mfume. H.R. 4318: Ms. Norton. H.R. 4936: Ms. De La Cruz. H.R. 4940: Mr. Mills. H.R. 5171: Mr. Baumgartner. H.R. 5434: Mr. Levin. H.R. 5600: Mr. Johnson of South Dakota and Ms. McDonald … | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-18 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9326 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9326"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. WEBSTER of Florida: H.R. 9326. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-17 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9325 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9325"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. WEBER of Texas: H.R. 9325. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-16 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9324 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9324"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. STEUBE: H.R. 9324. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-15 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9323 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9323"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. RIVAS: H.R. 9323. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-14 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9322 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9322"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. PANETTA: H.R. 9322. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Clause 8, Section 18 | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-13 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9321 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9321"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. NUNN of Iowa: H.R. 9321. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-12 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9320 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9320"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. MENEFEE: H.R. 9320. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-11 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9319 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9319"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LIEU: H.R. 9319. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4118-10 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9318 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H4118 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9318"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4118 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LAWLER: H.R. 9318. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4117 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBBILLS | H4117 | H4117 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1367"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1368"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1369"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1370"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9311"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9312"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9313"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9314"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9315"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9316"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9317"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9318"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9319"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9320"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9321"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9322"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9323"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9324"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9325"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9326"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4117 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. FLOOD (for himself and Ms. Goodlander): H.R. 9311. A bill to exempt certain covered projects from the requirements of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code, or any regulation or guidance issued for such chapter; to the Committee on Financial Services. By Mr. CARTER of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, and Mr. Fields): H.R. 9312. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself and Ms. Tlaib): H.R. 9313. A bill to appropriate $500,000,000 to the low- income household water assistance program under section 2912 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. By Mr. GOLDMAN of New York (for himself, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Thanedar, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, and Ms. Williams of Georgia): H.R. 9314. A bill to enact a moratorium on certain Department of Homeland Security contracts relating to the use and implementation of surveillance and data analytics technologies pending public audits and reporting requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4117-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | MEMORIALS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMEMORIALS | H4117 | H4118 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "20"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SJRES", "number": "28"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "180"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4117 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4117-H4118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEMORIALS Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials were presented and referred as follows: ML-85. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20, memorializing the United States Congress and to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize states to implement a presumption of Medicaid eligibility during redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries and to allow exemption from annual redetermination requirements consistent with reforms enacted by the state of Florida; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ML-86. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20, memorializing the United States Congress and to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize states to implement a presumption of Medicaid eligibility during redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries and to allow exemption from annual [[Page H4118]] redetermination requirements consistent with reforms enacted by the state of Florida; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ML-87. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Tennessee, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 180, urging the federal government to streamline the legal immigration process; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. ML-88. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Tennessee, relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 28, expressing support for the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Ac… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4116 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H4116 | H4117 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1468"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2675"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8800"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9310"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4116 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4116-H4117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 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: [Submitted June 12, 2026] Mr. AMODEI of Nevada: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 9310. A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes (Rept. 119-697). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Filed June 15, 2026] Mr. ROGERS of Alabama: Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 8800. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 119-698). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. JORDAN: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1468. A bill to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 119-699). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. JORDAN: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2675. A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party funding by foreign persons, to prohibit third-party funding by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds, and for other purposes; with an [[Page H4117]] amendment (Rept. 119-700). Referred to the Committee of the … | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H4115]] House of Representatives The House met at 10:30 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Schmidt). ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-8 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | EXECUTIVECOMM | H4115 | H4116 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4115-H4116] 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-3794. A letter from the Assistant Chief, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department final rule -- Import Regulations for Horses; Pre- Export Examination [Docket No.: APHIS-2025-0018] (RIN: 0579- AE88) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. EC-3795. A letter from the Secretary MARAD, Attorney Advisor, Division of Legislation and Regulation, Office of the Chief Counsel, Division of Maritime Programs, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process [Docket Number: MARAD-2025-0087] (RIN: 2133-AB90) received June 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-3796. A letter from the MARAD Secretary, Attorney Advisor, Division of Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Chief Counsel, Division of Law, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation [Docket Number: MARAD-2025-0089] (RIN: 2133-AC02) received June 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed… | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-7 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ADJOURNMENT | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 33 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-6 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H4115 | H4115 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "162"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "567"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "825"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "872"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1377"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1890"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2033"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3041"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4364"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 12, 2026, at 10:47 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 162. That the Senate passed S. 567. That the Senate passed S. 736. That the Senate passed S. 825. That the Senate passed S. 872. That the Senate passed S. 1377. That the Senate passed S. 1890. That the Senate passed S. 2033. That the Senate passed S. 3041. That the Senate passed S. 4364. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-5 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the following prayer: Great and gracious God, You are greatly to be praised. Try as we may to understand You, to appreciate just how great You are, all our best efforts fall short, for Your greatness is unsearchable. What we do know--for You have shown us--is how gracious You are. Though undeserving of Your love and attention, we are overwhelmed by Your favor upon us. We are often relieved to discover how slow You are to anger. We are stunned at Your abundant and steadfast loving-kindness toward us. Your compassion has revealed itself in the multitude of tender mercies You have shown to us and the protection You have afforded us. Lord, You are good to all. Open our eyes so that we don't miss all the goodness that You offer us. Attune our ears that we will hear even the quiet assurances of Your love. Let all that You have created give You praise. Let Your people praise You. In Your eternal name, we pray. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH4115-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HDESIGNATION | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, June 15, 2026. I hereby appoint the Honorable Derek Schmidt to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H4115 | H4115 | 172 Cong. Rec. H4115 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 172 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 No. 100 | ||||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE579 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E579 | E579 | [{"name": "Steve Cohen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9238"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E579 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. STEVE COHEN of tennessee in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to a Post Polio medical condition. Had I been present, I would have voted: Nay on Roll Call No. 222, condemning actors seeking to defraud the U.S. Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that government- wide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the U.S., and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; Nay on Roll Call No. 221, to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978: Nay on Roll Call No. 220, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; Yea on Roll Call No. 219, Motion to recommit the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; Nay on Roll Call No. 218, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; and Nay on Roll Call No. 217, No Aid for Ghost Students Act. I would like to further explain my vote on Roll Call No. 221, regarding H.R. 9238, I could not support this bill after President Trump nominated Bill Pulte to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The law requires the DNI nominee to have extensive background in intelligence and the man the President put forward has none. He has zero experience. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE579-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS | SENATE | EXTENSIONS | ESENATECOMMITTEE | E579 | E581 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1133"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1146"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1542"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1547"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1782"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1954"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2252"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2339"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2578"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2658"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3014"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3018"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3050"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3172"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3676"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3799"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3900"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3984"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4009"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4109"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4259"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4392"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4443"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4472"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4570"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4577"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4591"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4600"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4610"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4665"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4668"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4680"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4708"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4709"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4723"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4726"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E579 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E579-E581] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. [[Page E580]] As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 may be found in the Daily Digest of today's Record. MEETINGS SCHEDULED JUNE 17 9 a.m. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Bradford Pentony Wilson, of New Jersey, to be Archivist of the United States, Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security, David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Don Richard Berthiau… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE579-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING DR. PAULENE ADRIENNE LEWIS HOPKINS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E579 | E579 | [{"name": "Brian Babin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E579 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. PAULENE ADRIENNE LEWIS HOPKINS ______ HON. BRIAN BABIN of texas in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and service of Dr. Paulene Adrienne Lewis Hopkins, a distinguished educator, community leader, World War II veteran, and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion--the legendary ``Six Triple Eight.'' Her life exemplified the highest ideals of patriotism, service, perseverance, and leadership. Dr. Hopkins was born on December 13, 1919, in Chambers County, Texas. She was the daughter of Fannie Patterson Lewis and Elbert Lewis and the eldest of five children. Following her mother's death, she moved to Marshall, Texas, where she graduated from Central High School and then attended Wiley College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She began her career as an educator in Double Bayou, Texas, where she invested in the lives of young Texans and demonstrated the dedication to public service that would define her life's work. She met and married Mack Henry Hopkins in Marshall before going to New York to attain her master's degree in educational administration from Columbia University. On May 2, 1943, at a pivotal time in World War II, she joined the Women's Army Corps and honorably served until 1946, attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. Most notably, Dr. Hopkins served as a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only predominantly African American Women's Army Corps unit deployed overseas during World War II. The women of the Six Triple Eight were assi… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE579-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM AND THEIR HISTORIC 2025-2026 SEASON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E579 | E579 | [{"name": "Gregory W. Meeks", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E579 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM AND THEIR HISTORIC 2025-2026 SEASON ______ HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS of new york in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable achievements, leadership, and enduring impact of the Howard University (HU) Men's Basketball program. Led by Head Coach Kenneth Blakeney and his entire coaching staff, HU's historic 2025 to 2026 season brought immense pride to the University, the Washington, D.C. community, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. During the 2025 to 2026 season, HU recorded the second-most regular season wins in program history and later won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship (MEAC), securing another National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament appearance and continuing the program's rise on the national stage. Most notably, the HU Bisons earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, a milestone achievement that cemented this team's place in Howard University history and inspired countless students, alumni, and supporters across the Nation. The Howard University Men's Basketball program has shown that success is measured not only by historic victories and championships, but by the lives impacted along the way. Beyond their historic accomplishments on the hardwood this season, Coach Blakeney, his staff, and the student athletes have remained deeply committed to serving the Washington, D.C. community. Through mentorship initiatives, youth engagement, community outreach, and service efforts throughout the Distri… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE578 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E578 | E578 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8428"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8466"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E578 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for votes on the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules on June 8, 2026, due to a delayed flight. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 208, the TRUE Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), and YEA on Roll Call No. 209, the Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act (H.R. 8428). ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE578-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING SPECIAL AGENT GRANT R. BLEVINS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E578 | E579 | [{"name": "Harold Rogers", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E578 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E578-E579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SPECIAL AGENT GRANT R. BLEVINS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ______ HON. HAROLD ROGERS of kentucky in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Special Agent Grant R. Blevins of Kentucky upon his retirement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after more than two decades of distinguished service to our Nation. Special Agent Blevins began his FBI career on June 11, 2006, when he was assigned to the Honolulu Field Office in Hawaii and served as a member of HIDTA-Hawaii and the FBI SWAT Team. His early assignments demonstrated a commitment to excellence, courage, and professionalism that would define an impressive career. From Hawaii, to New Jersey, West Virginia, and Kentucky, Special Agent Blevins has investigated a broad range of complex criminal matters and organized crime, become an FBI Firearms Instructor, and overseen highly sensitive operations, vital to the U.S. Department of Defense. His service also extended overseas. In 2017, Special Agent Blevins served as an Assistant Legal Attache at the United States Embassy in Bucharest, where he worked on international corruption investigations and strengthened cooperation with foreign law enforcement partners. In 2018, he was selected as the Senior Supervisory Special Resident Agent for London and Pikeville in southeastern Kentucky. He oversaw FBI operations across 23 counties and served as Commander of the Southeastern Kentucky FBI Drug Task Force under Appalachia-HIDTA, directing collaborative efforts among federal, s… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE578-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING FAMILIAL ADENOMATOUS POLYPOSIS AWARENESS WEEK | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E578 | E578 | [{"name": "Doris O. Matsui", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E578 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING FAMILIAL ADENOMATOUS POLYPOSIS AWARENESS WEEK ______ HON. DORIS O. MATSUI of california in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commemorate June 14, 2026, through June 20, 2026 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Awareness Week. FAP is a rare, inherited genetic condition that causes the development of thousands of colorectal polyps, and without early detection and treatment, it carries a near certainty of progression to colorectal cancer. It is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 22,0000 individuals, with many cases arising from spontaneous genetic mutations. While FAP is rare, its impact is profound, often affecting multiple generations within a family and requiring lifelong medical management, genetic counseling, and proactive surveillance beginning in adolescence. As someone committed to improving rare disease care, I believe FAP Awareness Week highlights the need for greater publilc education and earlier screening. When identified early, FAP can be effectively managed to dramatically reduce the risk of cancer and save lives. However, many individuals remain undiagnosed until the disease has progressed. Hence, there is the urgent need for increased awareness among both the public and healthcare providers. This week highlights the importance of raising awareness about hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, supporting individuals and families impacted by them, and expanding access to genetic testing and specialized care. It also underscores the vital role of research, advocacy, and early detection… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE578-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING LYNN ROMANS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E578 | E578 | [{"name": "Morgan McGarvey", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E578 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LYNN ROMANS ______ HON. MORGAN McGARVEY of kentucky in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lynn Romans on the occasion of her 70th birthday and to recognize her lifetime of public service, personal sacrifice, and extraordinary devotion to others. Lynn grew up in Trimble County, Kentucky, a small rural community located between Louisville and Cincinnati. Her parents, lssac and Fredia Romans, provided for Lynn and her two brothers by working blue collar factory jobs. After graduating high school, she attended God's Bible School and College in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. She and her husband went on to pastor churches across the Commonwealth, serving communities in Flemingsburg, Frankfort, Maysville, and Louisville, where they raised their two children. Lynn's life was forever changed in 2003 when her twenty-four-year-old son, Sergeant Darrin Potter, was killed in action while serving in Iraq, becoming the first Kentucky National Guard combat casualty since the Vietnam War. As a Gold Star Mother, Lynn has carried an unimaginable loss with grace, courage, and purpose. Because Lynn is a truly special human being, she turned sorrow into service, dedicating herself to helping other Gold Star families, veterans, servicemembers, and military families understand that they are seen, valued, and never alone. For more than 31 years, Lynn served with the American Red Cross, including as a Program Specialist for Service to the Armed Forces. She has also been deeply active with Am… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE577 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT SHARON ESTON-LASSITER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E577 | E577 | [{"name": "Nellie Pou", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E577 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT SHARON ESTON-LASSITER ______ HON. NELLIE POU of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Ms. POU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Detective Lieutenant Sharon Easton-Lassiter of Paterson, New Jersey, upon her retirement after a distinguished career dedicated to public safety, community service, and the empowerment of others. A lifelong resident of Paterson and proud graduate of the Paterson Public Schools. Detective Lieutenant Easton-Lassiter has devoted her life to serving the city she calls home. In 1989, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by joining the Paterson Police Department and embarked on a career that would leave a lasting mark on her community. Her groundbreaking journey reached a historic milestone in 2016 when she became the first Black American woman promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the department's history Over more than four decades in law enforcement, Detective Lieutenant Easton-Lassiter served in numerous assignments and earned a reputation not only as a dedicated professional, but also as a trusted leader and bridge-builder committed to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community. In 2023, she was appointed to lead the Paterson Police Department's Community Partnership Bureau, where she expanded violence prevention, youth mentorship, and community engagement efforts that strengthened trust between residents and law enforcement while creating new opportunities for young people. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sharon has remained deeply committed to faith, family, and community. Whethe… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE577-4 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING DR. AMY McCORMACK'S RETIREMENT FROM CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E577 | E578 | [{"name": "Frank J. Mrvan", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E577 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E577-E578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. AMY McCORMACK'S RETIREMENT FROM CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH ______ HON. FRANK J. MRVAN of indiana in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Dr. Amy McComnack. President of Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ), upon her upcoming retirement. Dr. McCormack will retire on June 30, 2026, after an extraordinary tenure marked by tremendous growth and progress at CCSJ. Dr. McCormack was raised in Frankfott, Indiana, with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning. Like many of the students who passed through CCSJ's doors over the last 75 years. Dr. McConnack is a first- generation college graduate. She has not only broken barriers in earning her academic degrees, but Dr. McCormack has dedicated her professional career to helping students further their education as well. A dedicated scholar, she earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, a master's degree in business administration from Dominican University's Brennan School of Business, and her doctoral degree in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1991, after working as a Certified Public Accountant in Chicago for several years, Dr. McCormack sought to return to academia, at which time she was hired at Dominican University in Illinois. She first served as the school's controller and later as Vice President for Business Affairs. In 2008, leadership at the university recognized Dr. McCormack's outstanding abilities and named her Senior Vice President for Fi… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE577-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LION TAMERS SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E577 | E577 | [{"name": "Mike Rogers", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E577 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LION TAMERS SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 80th anniversary of the Lion Tamers Social and Civic Club. The organization was established in 1946 in the City of Opelika. The organization was formed and founded by Charles Black, John T. Carr, Sr., Dr. Frank W. Clark, Hugh Burt, and Clarence McKay. For more than 35 years, the organization has hosted a Family Funday and Gospel Explosion including a Juneteenth celebration and scholarship for deserving students. Mr. Wilbert D. Payne, Jr. serves as the coordinator for this annual event that is hosted at Covington Recreation Center, providing a fun and free experience with refreshments and activities provided to all who attend. Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing the Lion Tamers Social and Civic Club the best for their upcoming event and a very happy 80th anniversary. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE577-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV AND THE BOND BETWEEN AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E577 | E577 | [{"name": "Abraham J. Hamadeh", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E577 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV AND THE BOND BETWEEN AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN ______ HON. ABRAHAM J. HAMADEH of arizona in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan stands as a historic bridge between Europe and Asia. For centuries, the nation served as a vital crossroads on the ancient Silk Road, connecting different cultures, languages, and global trade. From the vibrant capital of Baku on the Caspian Sea to the rich cultural traditions, Azerbaijan represents a long history of resilience, trade, and national pride. The admiration Americans hold for Azerbaijan is deeply rooted in our shared respect for the ideals of liberty and self-determination. In 1918, the nation made history by establishing the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, creating the first secular parliamentary democracy in the Muslim world and granting women universal suffrage well before many Western nations. This monumental achievement resonated deeply across the Atlantic, prompting U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to famously observe in 1919 that the leaders of Azerbaijan spoke the exact same language of liberty, right, and justice as the American republic. These shared values created the foundational roadmap for our modern partnership. Today, our Nations work closely together to protect global energy security. This strong bond began with major international energy projects in the 1990s that successfully connected Caspian oil and gas directly to Europe. Today, this cooperation lives on throu… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE576 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS OF THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMEMORATING | E576 | E576 | [{"name": "J. Luis Correa", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E576 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS OF THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception and acknowledge their dedication to education, healthcare, and pastoral work, which has persisted through religious hardship and continued to sustain the values of consecrated life. June 13, 2026, signified the 100th anniversary of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception's mission in providing homes, education, and healthcare across the globe. The Congregdtion continues to extend its mission, addressing the needs of the communities they serve. We recognize the service of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception and their ongoing contributions to the reparation of society. By following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi-- especially in their contribution to their mission in the face of religious persecution--the Congregation embodies the effort inspired by the Holy Spirit that drives the Congregation. Their commitment to prayer, community, and service remains central to the Congregation and their work today. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception and honor their mission in maintaining housing and social outreach to their communities on this significant occasion celebrating 100 years of mission. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE576-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT DAVID "LUCKY" LUCIANO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E576 | E577 | [{"name": "Scott Perry", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E576 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E576-E577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT DAVID ``LUCKY'' LUCIANO ______ HON. SCOTT PERRY of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Master Sergeant (MSgt) David ``Lucky'' Luciano on the auspicious occasion of his retirement upon nearly 30 years of service to our Nation in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. MSgt Luciano first enlisted in the Air National Guard with the 201st RED HORSE Squadron in October 1997. He attended Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and became an Engineering Assistant after completing Technical Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Over the course of his nearly 30 years in service, MSgt Luciano ultimately earned promotion to the rank of Master Sergeant and became the Non- Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard Engineering Section. [[Page E577]] During his decades of service, MSgt Luciano has received numerous awards and commendation for his service and performance, as well as completing myriad deployments around the globe, to include: Qatar and Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan (2002); Camp Taji and Camp Victory, Iraq (2004); Ali Air Base, Iraq (2010); Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait (2014); U.S. Virgin Islands for Hurricanes Irma and Maria recovery efforts (2017); and Tinian Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (2025). Mr. Speaker, I am honored and privileged to recognize Master Sergeant David ``Lucky'' Luciano on his retirement upon nearly 30 years of uniformed service to our Nation. His tireless service and dedication to his fellow Airmen, the Commonwealth of… | |||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE573-3 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E573 | E576 | [{"name": "Tim Walberg", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "5408"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E573 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E573-E576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT ______ speech of HON. TIM WALBERG of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following letters from Alex McDonald and Roger King, in opposition to H.R. 5408. Re Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act--H.R. 5408 June 9, 2026. Hon. Tim Walberg, Chairman, House Committee on Education and Workforce, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Walberg: We are writing regarding H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act (``FLCA''). The FLCA is a deeply flawed piece of legislation that should not be considered by this Congress--or any other. It aims to speed up negotiations for first collective-bargaining agreements between employers and workers. The bill's authors evidently believe that those negotiations take too long. But while negotiations are long, they are long for a reason: negotiating a first contract is hard. It involves detailed financial and operational tradeoffs, which the parties must negotiate from ground zero. So it is no surprise that contracts often take weeks, months, or years to finalize. That ``delay'' is not a sign that the process is broken; it is a sign that the process is working. Worse, the bill proposes to solve that problem with a deeply flawed approach. It would funnel the parties through a compressed bargaining schedule, terminating in compulsory and binding arbitration. Parties would have only 9… | ||
| CREC-2026-06-15-pt1-PgE573-2 | 2026-06-15 | 119 | 2 | HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WINNIE BEATRICE RICHARDSON WEST | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E573 | E573 | [{"name": "Brian Babin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E573 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E573] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WINNIE BEATRICE RICHARDSON WEST ______ HON. BRIAN BABIN of texas in the house of representatives Monday, June 15, 2026 Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Private First Class Winnie Beatrice Richardson West, a proud Texan, World War II veteran, and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ``Six Triple Eight.'' Born on February 5, 1920, in Hankamer, Texas, Winnie Richardson enlisted in the Women's Army Corps on November 28, 1943, and honorably served her country until November 16, 1945. During her military service, she attained the rank of Private First Class, She was assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only predominantly African American Women's Army Corps unit deployed overseas during World War II. In early 1945, the Six Triple Eight was sent to Europe to address an enormous backlog of millions of undelivered letters and packages intended for American servicemembers and their families. The task before them was daunting. Mountains of mail had accumulated in warehouses across England and France, leaving troops disconnected from loved ones during one of the most challenging periods in American history. The women worked tirelessly under extreme conditions to restore morale to the men fighting for freedom, so far from their loved ones. The women of the 6888th achieved what many believed was impossible. Through resilience and sheer determination, they restored a vital connection between servicemembers and home. Their work strengthened morale among American troops and provided… |
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