Executive and Other Communications, May 6, 2020 — Congressional Record, Senate

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Page S2287 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for May 6, 2020, headed Executive and Other Communications, in interleaved columns. A communication from the President transmits a report on authorizing the Secretary of Defense to order units and members to active duty. Text on Iran says protecting national security involves de-escalating threats, and that on January 7, 2020 Iran launched 16 attacks. Navy nominations are listed beginning with Capt. Susan Bryerjoyner and ending with Capt. John A. Watkins, along with a nomination of Kevan M. Mellendick to be Lieutenant Commander.

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May 6, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2287
United States forces and interests, de- dent’s need to respond to threats be- (RIN0790–AJ31) received in the Office of the
grade the ability of Iran and Qods yond imminent attacks on the United President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the
Force-backed militias to conduct at- States and its forces. Committee on Armed Services.
EC–4411. A communication from the Presi-
tacks, and end Iran’s strategic esca- Protecting the national security of dent of the United States, transmitting, pur-
lation of attacks against and threats to the United States involves taking ac- suant to law, a report relative to authorizing
United States interests. tions to de-escalate threats around the the Secretary of Defense to order units and
On January 7, 2020, Iran launched 16 world, including threats posed by Iran individual members of the Selected Reserve,
ballistic missiles against United States and Iranian-backed militias. Iran and to active duty, to augment the active forces
and coalition forces in Iraq. These at- Iranian-backed militias have a long for the effective conduct of enhanced Depart-
ment of Defense Counternarcotic Operation
tacks resulted in no fatalities. The history of attacking United States and in the Western Hemisphere, received during
next day, in an address to the Nation, coalition forces. As demonstrated by adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
I noted that ‘‘Iran appears to be stand- the recent indirect fire attacks on Jan- the President of the Senate on April 30, 2020;
ing down’’ and emphasized that ‘‘the uary 26, 2020, on the U.S. Embassy in to the Committee on Armed Services.
United States is ready to embrace Baghdad and on March 11 and 14, 2020, EC–4412. A communication from the Sec-
peace with all who seek it.’’ on Camp Taji, Iraq, Iran and Iranian- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on
One day later, this resolution was in- the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen-
backed militias continue to present a eral Darsie D. Rogers, United States Army,
troduced. Its apparent aim was to pre- threat. This resolution would impede and his advancement to the grade of lieuten-
vent an escalation in hostilities be- the President’s ability to counter ad- ant general on the retired list; to the Com-
tween the United States and Iran. Yet versarial forces by anticipating their mittee on Armed Services.
no such escalation has occurred over next moves and taking swift actions to EC–4413. A communication from the Chief
the past 4 months, contrary to the address them decisively. Counsel, Federal Emergency Management
often dire and confident predictions of Agency, Department of Homeland Security,
For all of these reasons, I cannot sup- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
many. port this joint resolution. My Adminis- a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community
S.J. Res. 68 is also unnecessary be- tration has taken strong actions, with- Eligibility, Internal Docket ID FEMA–8623’’
cause it incorrectly implies that the in statutory authority, to help keep ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA–2020–
military airstrike against Qassem our Nation safe, and I will not approve 0005)) received in the Office of the President
Soleimani in Iraq was conducted with- this resolution, which would under- of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Com-
out statutory authority. The resolu- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
mine my ability to protect American fairs.
tion states that ‘‘the 2001 Authoriza- citizens, service members, and inter- EC–4414. A communication from the Chief
tion for Use of Military Force (Public ests. Therefore, it is my duty to return Counsel, Federal Emergency Management
Law 107–40; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) against S.J. Res. 68 to the Senate without my Agency, Department of Homeland Security,
the perpetrators of the 9/11 attack and approval. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
the Authorization for Use of Military DONALD J. TRUMP. a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community
Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 THE WHITE HOUSE, May 6, 2020. Eligibility, Internal Docket ID FEMA–8623’’
(Public Law 107–243; 50 U.S.C. 1541 ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA–2020–
f 0005)) received in the Office of the President
notes) do not serve as a specific statu- of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Com-
tory authorization for use of force EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
against Iran.’’ The strike against COMMUNICATIONS
fairs.
Soleimani, however, was fully author- The following communications were EC–4415. A communication from the Chief
ized under both the Authorization for laid before the Senate, together with Counsel, Federal Emergency Management
Use of Military Force Against Iraq Res- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Agency, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
olution of 2002 (‘‘2002 AUMF’’) and the uments, and were referred as indicated: a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter-
President’s constitutional authorities EC–4405. A communication from the Sec- mination’’ ((44 CFR Part 67) (Docket No.
as Commander in Chief and Chief Exec- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- FEMA–2020–0002)) received in the Office of
utive. ant to law, a report relative to a violation of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to
The United States has long relied the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
upon the 2002 AUMF to authorize the Appropriations. Urban Affairs.
use of force for the purpose of estab- EC–4406. A communication from the Fed- EC–4416. A communication from the Direc-
eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec-
lishing a stable, democratic Iraq and tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re-
Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit-
for addressing terrorist threats ema- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Pan-
nating from Iraq. Such uses of force titled ‘‘Disposition of Proceeds from Sales of demic Relief Payments Under Regulation E
need not address only threats from the Surplus Personal Property’’ (RIN0790–AK30) and Application of the Compulsory Use Pro-
Iraqi Government apparatus, but may received in the Office of the President of the hibition’’ (12 CFR Part 1005) received in the
also address threats to the United Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Office of the President of the Senate on May
Armed Services. 4, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Hous-
States posed by militias, terrorist
EC–4407. A communication from the Sec- ing, and Urban Affairs.
groups, or other armed groups in Iraq. EC–4417. A communication from the Execu-
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on
This has been a consistent application tive Director, Comptroller of the Currency,
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen-
of the statute across Administrations, eral John N. T. Shanahan, United States Air Department of the Treasury, transmitting,
including the last Administration, pursuant to law, the Office of the Comptrol-
Force, and his advancement to the grade of
which relied upon it to conduct oper- ler’s 2019 Office of Minority and Women In-
lieutenant general on the retired list; to the
clusion Annual Report to Congress; to the
ations in response to attacks and Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
threats by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. EC–4408. A communication from the Sec-
Affairs.
Moreover, under Article II, the Presi- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on EC–4418. A communication from the Senior
dent is empowered to direct the use of the approved retirement of General Gustave Legal Advisor for Regulatory Affairs, De-
F. Perna, United States Army, and his ad- partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur-
military force to protect the Nation
vancement to the grade of general on the re- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
from an attack or threat of imminent tired list; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ‘‘Assessment of Fees on Certain Bank Hold-
attack and to protect important na- ices. ing Companies and Nonbank Financial Com-
tional interests. EC–4409. A communication from the Under panies Supervised by the Federal Reserve
In addition, S.J. Res. 68 is dangerous Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Board To Cover the Expenses of the Finan-
because it could hinder the President’s Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to cial Research Fund’’ ((RIN1505–AC59) (31 CFR
ability to protect United States forces, law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Realign- Part 150)) received in the Office of the Presi-
allies, and partners, including Israel, ment of the Defense Acquisition System to dent of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the
from the continued threat posed by Implement Acquisition Reforms’’; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Committee on Armed Services. Affairs.
Iran and Iranian-backed militias. The
EC–4410. A communication from the Fed- EC–4419. A communication from the Direc-
resolution states that it should not ‘‘be eral Register Liaison Officer , Office of the tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit
construed to prevent the United States Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu-
from defending itself from imminent ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In-
attack.’’ But this overlooks the Presi- titled ‘‘Victim and Witness Assistance’’ terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule:

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S2288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Lending Fa- ment Sensing Lines’ ’’ received in the Office Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
cility and Paycheck Protection Program of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Update to
Loans’’ (RIN3064–AF49) received in the Office to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Notice 2020–18, Relief for Taxpayers Affected
of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; lic Works. by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pan-
to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and EC–4429. A communication from the Direc- demic, Related to Gift and Generation-Skip-
Urban Affairs. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- ping Transfer Tax Filing and Payment Dead-
EC–4420. A communication from the Direc- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant lines’’ (Notice 2020–20) received in the Office
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- of the President of the Senate on May 4 ,
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- latory Guide (RG) 1.188, Rev 2, ‘Standard 2020; to the Committee on Finance.
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- Format and Content for Applications to EC–4438. A communication from the Chief
terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule: Renew Nuclear Power Plant Operating Li- of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
Eligible Retained Income’’ (RIN3064–AF40) censes’ ’’ received in the Office of the Presi- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
received in the Office of the President of the dent of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Committee on Environment and Public report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Relief for
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Works. Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus
EC–4421. A communication from the Direc- EC–4430. A communication from the Direc- Disease 2019 Pandemic’’ (Notice 2020–18) re-
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- ceived in the Office of the President of the
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- Finance.
terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule: latory Guide (RG) 1.180, Revision 2, ‘Guide- EC–4439. A communication from the Chief
Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facil- lines for Evaluating Electromagnetic and of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
ity’’ (RIN3064–AF41) received in the Office of Radio Frequency Interference in Safety-Re- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to lated Instrumentation and Control Sys- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and tems’ ’’ received in the Office of the Presi- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Effective Date for
Urban Affairs. dent of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Employment Tax Credits Under the Families
EC–4422. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Environment and Public First Coronavirus Response Act’’ (Notice
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Works. 2020–21) received in the Office of the Presi-
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- EC–4431. A communication from the Direc- dent of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Committee on Finance.
terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule: latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–4440. A communication from the Chief
Revised Transition of the Current Expected to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
Credit Losses’’ (RIN3064–AF42) received in latory Guide (RG) 8.39, Rev 1, ‘Release of Pa- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
the Office of the President of the Senate on tients Administered Radioactive Material’ ’’ Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, received in the Office of the President of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure
Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on 2020–14’’ (RP–103465–20) received in the Office
EC–4423. A communication from the Direc- Environment and Public Works. of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020;
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit EC–4432. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Finance.
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- EC–4441. A communication from the Chief
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule: to law, the report of a rule entitled Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
Paycheck Protection Program Lending Fa- ‘‘Issuance of a Revision to the Guidance Doc- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
cility and Paycheck Protection Program ument for Alternative Disposal Requests’’ report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treasury Decision
Loans; Correction’’ (RIN3064–AF49) received received in the Office of the President of the (TD): Rules Regarding Certain Hybrid Ar-
in the Office of the President of the Senate Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on rangements’’ ((RIN1545–BO53) (TD 9896)) re-
on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Bank- Environment and Public Works. ceived in the Office of the President of the
ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–4433. A communication from the Direc- Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on
EC–4424. A communication from the Vice tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Finance.
President of Environment, Tennessee Valley latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–4442. A communication from the Chief
Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘En- of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementa- forcement Guidance Memorandum 20–002 - Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
tion of the National Environmental Policy Attachment 1, dispositioning violations of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Act of 1969’’ (18 CFR Part 1318), received in NRC requirements for completion report of a rule entitled ‘‘Covered Asset Ac-
the office of the President of the Senate on periodicities associated with security train- quisitions’’ ((RIN1545–BM36) (TD 9895)) re-
May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- ing and requalification requirements during ceived in the Office of the President of the
ment and Public Works. the COVID–19 public health emergency’’ re- Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on
EC–4425. A communication from the Dep- ceived in the Office of the President of the Finance.
uty Counsel, Environmental Protection Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on EC–4443. A communication from the Chief
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Environment and Public Works. of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
port relative to a vacancy in the position of EC–4434. A communication from the Direc- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
Inspector General, Environmental Protec- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
tion Agency, received in the Office of the latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and
President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘En- Report Concerning Advance Pricing Agree-
Committee on Environment and Public forcement Guidance Memorandum 20–002, ments’’ (ANN 2020–2) received in the Office of
Works. Dispositioning violations of NRC require- the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to
EC–4426. A communication from the Direc- ments during Coronavirus disease 2019 the Committee on Finance.
tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- (COVID–19)’’ received in the Office of the EC–4444. A communication from the Dep-
latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu-
to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- Committee on Environment and Public latory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty
latory Guide (RG) 8.39, Rev 1, ‘Release of Pa- Works. Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
tients Administered Radioactive Material’ ’’ EC–4435. A communication from the Sec- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Benefits Pay-
received in the Office of the President of the retary of the Senate, transmitting, pursuant able in Terminated Single-Employer Plans;
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on to law, the report of the receipts and expend- Interest Assumptions for Paying Benefits’’
Environment and Public Works. itures of the Senate for the period from Oc- (29 CFR Part 4022) received in the Office of
EC–4427. A communication from the Direc- tober 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020, received the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to
tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- in the Office of the President of the Senate the Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant on May 6, 2020; ordered to lie on the table. and Pensions.
to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- EC–4436. A communication from the Chief EC–4445. A communication from the Acting
latory Guide (RG) 1.199, ‘Anchoring Compo- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Director of the Office of Standards, Regula-
nents and Structural Supports in Concrete’ Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tions, and Variances, Mine Safety and
Revision 1’’ received in the Office of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Health Administration, Department of
President of the Senate on May 4, 2020; to the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re-
Committee on Environment and Public to File Application for Tentative Carryback port of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Deto-
Works. Adjustment’’ (Notice 2020–26) received in the nators’’ (RIN1219–AB88) received in the Office
EC–4428. A communication from the Direc- Office of the President of the Senate on May of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2020;
tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- 4 , 2020; to the Committee on Finance. to the Committee on Health, Education,
latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–4437. A communication from the Chief Labor, and Pensions.
to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–4446. A communication from the Execu-
latory Guide (RG) 1.151, Revision 2, ‘Instru- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tive Secretary, National Labor Relations

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May 6, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2289
Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- received by the Senate and appeared in the Navy nomination of Andrew S. Morris, to
port of a rule entitled ‘‘Representation-Case Congressional Record on March 2, 2020. be Lieutenant Commander.
Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Navy nomination of Andrew D. Cordrey, to
Support in Construction-Industry Collective- Mark A. Melson and ending with Capt. Mi- be Lieutenant Commander.
Bargaining Relationships’’ (RIN3142–AA16) chael S. Sciretta, which nominations were Navy nomination of Nicholas R.
received in the Office of the President of the received by the Senate and appeared in the Leinweber, to be Commander.
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Congressional Record on March 2, 2020. Navy nomination of Sean A. McKay, to be
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (minus 15 nominees beginning with Capt. Captain.
EC–4447. A communication from the Direc- Bradley J. Andros) (Nominations without an asterisk
tor of Regulations and Policy Management Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Eugene H. were reported with the recommenda-
Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Black III, to be Vice Admiral.
tion that they be confirmed.)
partment of Health and Human Services, Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, for the
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of f
Committee on Armed Services I report
a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Devices; Technical INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
Amendment’’ (Docket No. FDA–2012–N–0011)
favorably the following nomination
lists which were printed in the JOINT RESOLUTIONS
received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on RECORDS on the dates indicated, and The following bills and joint resolu-
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- tions were introduced, read the first
EC–4448. A communication from the Direc- pense of reprinting on the Executive and second times by unanimous con-
tor of Regulations and Policy Management Calendar that these nominations lie at sent, and referred as indicated:
Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- the Secretary’s desk for the informa- By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr.
partment of Health and Human Services, tion of Senators. BENNET, and Mr. SULLIVAN):
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S. 3615. A bill to amend the Medicare Pre-
a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Devices; Technical
objection, it is so ordered. scription Drug, Improvement, and Mod-
Amendment’’ (Docket No. FDA–2020–N–0011)
Army nominations beginning with William ernization Act of 2003 to extend the rural
received in the Office of the President of the
P. Abbott and ending with D015041, which community hospital demonstration program;
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on
nominations were received by the Senate and to the Committee on Finance.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
appeared in the Congressional Record on By Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Ms.
EC–4449. A communication from the Direc-
February 4, 2020. SINEMA, and Mrs. LOEFFLER):
tor of Regulations and Policy Management
Army nominations beginning with Davis S. 3616. A bill to amend title 38, United
Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
M. Abt and ending with D014989, which nomi- States Code, to provide for the inclusion of
partment of Health and Human Services,
nations were received by the Senate and ap- certain emblems on headstones and markers
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
peared in the Congressional Record on Feb- furnished for veterans by the Secretary of
a rule entitled ‘‘Office of Regulatory Affairs
ruary 4, 2020. Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to
Division Director; Technical Amendments’’
Army nominations beginning with Jamie the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
(Docket No. FDA–2019–N–0011) received in the
E. Abel and ending with D014063, which nomi- By Ms. ERNST:
Office of the President of the Senate on May S. 3617. A bill to require payment of haz-
4, 2020; to the Committee on Health, Edu- nations were received by the Senate and ap-
peared in the Congressional Record on Feb- ardous duty pay for members of the Armed
cation, Labor, and Pensions. Forces performing duty in response to the
EC–4450. A communication from the Direc- ruary 4, 2020.
Army nominations beginning with Adesola Coronavirus Disease 2019, and for other pur-
tor of Regulations and Policy Management poses; to the Committee on Finance.
Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- O. Adepegba and ending with G010437, which
nominations were received by the Senate and By Mr. PAUL:
partment of Health and Human Services, S. 3618. A bill to amend the Internal Rev-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of appeared in the Congressional Record on
February 4, 2020. enue Code of 1986 to exempt distilled spirits
a rule entitled ‘‘Tobacco Products; Required plants from denaturing requirements with
Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Adver- Army nomination of Jamal D. Snell, to be
Major. respect to hand sanitizer produced to help
tisements’’ (RIN0910–AI39) received in the Of- combat COVID–19; to the Committee on Fi-
fice of the President of the Senate on May 4, Army nomination of Kelly L. French, to be
Colonel. nance.
2020; to the Committee on Health, Education, By Mr. REED:
Labor, and Pensions. Army nomination of William A. Forbes, to
be Colonel. S. 3619. A bill to amend title II of division
EC–4451. A communication from the Execu- A of the CARES Act to modify certain provi-
Marine Corps nominations beginning with
tive Director, Office of General Counsel, Fed- sions related to unemployment compensa-
Jeffrey T. Jones II and ending with Juan F.
eral Retirement Thrift Investment Board, tion, and for other purposes; to the Com-
Rodriguez, which nominations were received
transmitting , pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Finance.
by the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
a rule entitled ‘‘Cost-of-living Adjustments By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. BROWN,
sional Record on January 6, 2020.
and Identity Verification’’ (5 CFR Part 1650) Mr. TESTER, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. JONES,
Marine Corps nominations beginning with
received in the Office of the President of the Ms. SMITH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. SINEMA,
Matthew S. Breen and ending with Reyes J.
Senate on May 4, 2020; to the Committee on Mr. WARNER, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. VAN
Rivas, which nominations were received by
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- HOLLEN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr.
the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
fairs. KAINE, Mr. UDALL, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs.
sional Record on February 4, 2020.
f Marine Corps nominations beginning with FEINSTEIN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MERKLEY,
Brett D. Abbamonte and ending with Jason and Mr. WYDEN):
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF C. Yurisic, which nominations were received S. 3620. A bill to establish a Housing As-
COMMITTEE by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- sistance Fund at the Department of the
sional Record on February 4, 2020. (minus 2 Treasury; to the Committee on Banking,
The following executive reports of Housing, and Urban Affairs.
nominees: Patrick R. Moran; Anthony N.
nominations were submitted: Sama) By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr.
By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on Marine Corps nominations beginning with BRAUN):
Armed Services. Joshua D. Anderson and ending with Scott S. 3621. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking
Air Force nominations beginning with Col. W. Zimmerman, which nominations were re- Water Act to remove limitations on the re-
Michael W. Bank and ending with Col. Mark ceived by the Senate and appeared in the quired use of American iron and steel prod-
A. Vavra, which nominations were received Congressional Record on March 2, 2020. ucts in projects carried out using State re-
by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- (minus 1 nominee: Samuel K. Lee) volving loan funds, and for other purposes; to
sional Record on January 9, 2020. Navy nomination of Daniel M. Wiegrefe, to the Committee on Environment and Public
Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Gary M. be Captain. Works.
Brito, to be Lieutenant General. Navy nomination of Katherine L. Jaudon, By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr.
Navy nominations beginning with Rear to be Commander. UDALL, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. SUL-
Adm. (lh) Carl P. Chebi and ending with Rear Navy nomination of Paul D. Sargent, to be LIVAN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Mr.
Adm. (lh) Douglas W. Small, which nomina- Captain. SANDERS):
tions were received by the Senate and ap- Navy nomination of Christopher C. Supko, S. 3622. A bill to waive the cost share re-
peared in the Congressional Record on March to be Captain. quirement for Indian Tribes receiving dis-
2, 2020. Navy nomination of James G. Buckley, to aster assistance relating to COVID–19, and
Navy nomination of Capt. Rick Freedman, be Lieutenant Commander. for other purposes; to the Committee on
to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Navy nomination of Michael G. Matson, to Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
Navy nominations beginning with Capt. be Lieutenant Commander. fairs.
Susan Bryerjoyner and ending with Capt. Navy nomination of Kevan M. Mellendick, By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr.
John A. Watkins, which nominations were to be Lieutenant Commander. JONES, Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN,

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