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[Pages S2077-S2078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET
Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I have 14 requests for committees to
meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of
the Majority and Minority leaders.
Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the
Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's
session of the Senate:
Committee on Environment and Public Works
The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet
during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10:15
a.m. to conduct a hearing.
Committee on Foreign Relations
The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the
session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m. to
conduct a hearing on the following nominations: Kirsten Dawn Madison,
of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary (International Narcotics and
Law Enforcement Affairs), and Thomas J. Hushek, of Wisconsin, to be
Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, both of the Department of
State.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized
to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018,
at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing on the following nominations: Patrick
Fuchs, of Wisconsin, and Michelle A. Schultz, of Pennsylvania, both to
be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Department of
Transportation, and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, of Maryland, to be a
Federal Trade Commissioner.
Committee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
The Committee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is authorized to
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meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at
10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Opioid Crisis Response Act
of 2018.''
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is
authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April
11, 2018, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled, ``FEMA:
Prioritizing a Culture of Preparedness.''
Committee on Indian Affairs
The Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized to meet during the
session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to
conduct a hearing entitled ``The President's FY2019 budget Request for
Indian Programs''.
Committee on Indian Affairs
The Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized to meet during the
session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to
conduct a hearing on S. 1250 and S. 2515.
Committee on the Judiciary
The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the
session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m. to
conduct a hearing on the following nominations: Mark Jeremy Bennett, of
Hawaii, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Nancy
E. Brasel, and Eric C. Tostrud, both to be a United States District
Judge for the District of Minnesota, Robert R. Summerhays, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, and Wendy
Vitter, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Louisiana.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized to meet during the
session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to
conduct a hearing on the following nominations: Paul R. Lawrence, of
Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits, and
Joseph L. Falvey, Jr., of Michigan, to be a Judge of the United States
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Subcommitee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
The Subcommitee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee
on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the
Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing.
Subcommitee on Readiness and Management Support
The Subcommitee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee
on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the
Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing.
Subcommitee on Strategic Forces
The Subcommitee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed
Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing.
Subcommitee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
The Subcommitee on International Trade, Customs, and Global
Competitiveness of the Committee on Finance is authorized to meet
during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30
p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Market Access Challenges in
China.''
Subcommitee on Crime and Terrorism
The Subcommitee on Crime and Terrorism of the Committee on the
Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled
``Defeating Fentanyl: Addressing the Deadliest Drugs Fueling the Opioid
Crisis.''
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