[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1358-D1360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
U.S. STRATEGY IN AFGHANISTAN
Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a closed hearing to 
examine an update on the situation and United States strategy in 
Afghanistan, after receiving testimony from General Austin S. Miller, 
USA, Commander, NATO Resolute Support mission and United States Forces-
Afghanistan, and Randall G. Schriver, Assistant Secretary for Indo-
Pacific Security Affairs, both of the Department of Defense.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favorably reported 137 
nominations in the Army and Air Force.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee ordered 
favorably reported the following business items:
  S. 2204, to allow the Federal Communications Commission to carry out 
a pilot program under which voice service providers could block certain 
automated calls, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 2381, to require review by the Government Accountability Office of 
screening protocols of the Transportation Security Administration 
relating to breast milk and formula; with an amendment in the nature of 
a substitute;
  S. 2638, to amend title 49, United State Code, to require small hub 
airports to construct areas for nursing mothers;
  S. 2661, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 
as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national 
suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating 
through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the 
Veterans Crisis Line, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 2786, to establish a Federal advisory committee to provide policy 
recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on positioning the 
United States to take advantage of emerging opportunities for Arctic 
maritime transportation, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute;
  S. 2802, to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to 
reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and 
Response Grant Program, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute;
  S. 2881, to require the Federal Communications Commission to make not 
less than 280 megahertz of spectrum available for terrestrial use, with 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 2898, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a full 
annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers;
  S. 2909, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the 
Administration;
  S. 2964, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the 
authority of the Secretary of Transportation to issue non-premium 
aviation insurance;
  S. 2979, to improve drug testing for transportation-related 
activities, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 2981, to reauthorize and amend the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002, with 
an amendment; and
  S. 2730, to establish and ensure an inclusive transparent Drone 
Advisory Committee, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
NOMINATION
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded 
a hearing to examine the nomination of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, 
to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board, after the 
nominee testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered favorably reported 
the following business items:

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  S. 2641, to promote United States national security and prevent the 
resurgence of ISIS, with an amendment;
  S. 2547, to state the policy of the United States with respect to the 
expansion of cooperation with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific 
region and Europe regarding the People's Republic of China, with an 
amendment;
  H.R. 2744, to authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency 
for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs 
of the agency are identified overseas, with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute;
  S. 2977, to extend the termination of sanctions with respect to 
Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society 
Act of 2014;
  S. 1310, to strengthen participation of elected national legislators 
in the activities of the Organization of American States and reaffirm 
United States support for Organization of American States human rights 
and anti-corruption initiatives, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute;
  H.R. 133, to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the 
United States and Mexico, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute;
  S. 1830, to enhance the security of the United States and its allies, 
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 704, to prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among 
United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern 
Europe to diversify their energy sources and supply routes, increase 
Europe's energy security, and help the United States reach its global 
energy security goals, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. 1189, to require the Secretary of State to determine whether the 
Russian Federation should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism 
and whether Russian-sponsored armed entities in Ukraine should be 
designated as foreign terrorist organizations, with an amendment;
  S.J. Res. 4, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act 
of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from 
the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute;
  S. Res. 142, condemning the Government of the Philippines for its 
continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate 
release, with amendments;
  S. Res. 152, expressing the importance of the United States alliance 
with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in 
the United States, with amendments;
  S. Res. 260, recognizing the importance of sustained United States 
leadership to accelerating global progress against maternal and child 
malnutrition and supporting the commitment of the United States Agency 
for International Development to global nutrition through the Multi-
Sectoral Nutrition Strategy, with amendments;
  S. Res. 297, commending the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on the 
occasion of its 50th anniversary for its significant accomplishments 
and contributions to the economic and social development of the 
Americas;
  S. Res. 343, congratulating the people of the Czech Republic and the 
people of the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet 
Revolution, the 26th anniversary of the formation of the Czech Republic 
and the Slovak Republic, and the 101st anniversary of the declaration 
of independence of Czechoslovakia;
  S. Res. 371, reaffirming the support of the United States for the 
people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to 
uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 
revitalized peace agreement, with amendments;
  S. Res. 375, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, 
with an amendment;
  S. Res. 385, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the 
Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the 
spread of democracy around the world, with an amendment;
  S. Res. 395, recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage 
Crisis;
  S. Res. 447, expressing serious concern about widespread 
irregularities in Bolivia's October 20, 2019, general elections and 
supporting the convening of new elections in Bolivia at the earliest 
possible date, with amendments;
  S. Con. Res. 23, honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the 
Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of 
the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the 
ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in 
the European Theater, with an amendment; and
  The nominations of Sung Y. Kim, of California, to be Ambassador to 
the Republic of Indonesia, and Stephen E. Biegun, of Michigan, to be 
Deputy Secretary, both of the Department of State.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee ordered favorably reported the 
following business items:
  S.1853, to require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on 
cases of missing or murdered Indians, with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute; and

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  S.2365, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize 
urban Indian organizations to enter into arrangements for the sharing 
of medical services and facilities.
NOMINATION
Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine 
the nomination of Michael D. Weahkee, of New Mexico, to be Director of 
the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 
after the nominee testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
DOJ IG FISA REPORT
Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine 
the Department of Justice Inspector General's report on alleged abuses 
of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, after receiving testimony 
from Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, Department of Justice.
NOMINATION
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Committee concluded a 
hearing to examine the nomination of Jovita Carranza, of Illinois, to 
be Administrator of the Small Business Administration, after the 
nominee, who was introduced by Senator Rubio, testified and answered 
questions in her own behalf.