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On the recordFebruary 9, 2022
I have 12 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 AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 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 Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on a nomination. 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, February 9, 2022, 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 Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a classified briefing. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations.…
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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