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Patrick Leahy: I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority…

On the recordFebruary 17, 2022
I have 5 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 during the session of the Senate on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. 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, February 17, 2022, 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 Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 10 a.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 Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 9 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting. ____________________
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Feb 17, 2022

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