Mr. President, I understand there are two items at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is correct. The clerk will state the titles of the bills for a second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal energy minerals management and leasing programs into one entity to be known as the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing of the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes. A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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