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On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
I have nine 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, January 31, 2024, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. committee on finance The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 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 Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. committee on foreign relations The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. 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, January 31, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a business meeting.…
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Jan 31, 2024

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