John Thune: “I understand there is a bill from Senator Merkley at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER.…”

“I understand there is a bill from Senator Merkley at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1668) to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and individuals appointed to Senate- confirmed positions from issuing, sponsoring, or endorsing certain financial instruments, and for other purposes.”