Madam President, I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in closed session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10 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 Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. ____________________
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