[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 97 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3677-H3678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       EC-4471. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     Acquisition and Sustainment, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter determining and certifying that Full-Up 
     System Level survivability testing of the E-XX Take Charge 
     And Move Out aircraft would be unreasonably expensive and 
     impracticable, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4172(c)(1); Public Law 
     99-500, Sec. 101(c) (as amended by Public Law 99-591, Sec. 
     910(a)); (100 Stat. 3341-144); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4472. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, 
     Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a letter authorizing Rear Admiral (lower half) Dion D. 
     English, United States Navy, to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of vice admiral, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); 
     Public Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4473. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 
     authorizing Colonels Matthew S. Allen, David J. Berkland, and 
     Adrienne L. Williams, United States Air Force, to wear the 
     insignia of the grade of brigadier general, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) (as 
     added by Public Law 108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 
     1458); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4474. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 
     authorizing Nick I. Brown, Shannom M. Brown, Tamara L. 
     Campbell, James W. Lively, Samuel L. Meyer, Michael R. 
     Nakonieczny, Douglas C. Sanders, and Matthew W. Tracy to wear 
     the insignia of the grade of brigadier general, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) 
     (as added by Public Law 108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 
     1458); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4475. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 
     authorizing Craig C. Sicola, David G. Duff, Douglas J. Adams, 
     Cassidy C. Norman, Todd M. Evans, Peter D. Small, Tuan 
     Nguyen, Todd F. Cimicata, and Daniel W. Ettlich, to wear the 
     insignia of the grade of rear admiral (lower half), pursuant 
     to 10 U.S.C.

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      777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) (as added 
     by Public Law 108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 1458); to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4476. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 
     authorizing Colonel Grant S. Fawcett, United States Army, to 
     wear the insignia of the grade of brigadier general, pursuant 
     to 10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) 
     (as added by Public Law 108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 
     1458); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4477. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 
     authorizing 26 officers to wear the the insignia of the grade 
     of brigadier general, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); 
     Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) (as added by Public Law 
     108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 1458); to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-4478. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Department's Determination and Certification of Countries 
     That Are Not Fully Cooperating with U.S. Antiterrorism 
     Efforts, Department Report Number: 005884, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2781(a); Public Law 90-629, Sec. 40A (as added Public 
     Law 104-132, Sec. 330); (110 Stat. 1258); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       EC-4479. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to the Central African 
     Republic that was declared in Executive Order 13667 of May 
     12, 2014, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, 
     Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public 
     Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       EC-4480. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Yemen that was declared in 
     Executive Order 13611 of May 16, 2012, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 
     50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 
     1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       EC-4481. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Syria that was declared in 
     Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 
     50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 
     1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       EC-4482. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting transmitting a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Iran that 
     was declared in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, 1979, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 
     401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-
     223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       EC-4483. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel for 
     Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting a notification of a vacancy, and a designation 
     of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 
     105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Accountability.
       EC-4484. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Office of the 
     General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting a 
     notification of a vacancy, and a designation of acting 
     officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 
     Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Accountability.
       EC-4485. A letter from the Director Congressional Affairs, 
     Federal Election Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     Semiannual Report to Congress from the Office of Inspector 
     General from October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
       EC-4486. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting the Board's FY 2023 No FEAR 
     Act report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107-
     174, Sec. 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 
     604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Accountability.
       EC-4487. A letter from the Communications Specialist, 
     Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule -- Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Hampton 
     Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, Virginia 
     [Docket No.: 210318-0058] (RIN: 0648-BK21) received May 28, 
     2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 
     Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4488. A letter from the Director, Administrative Office 
     of the United States Courts, transmitting the 2023 annual 
     report on bankruptcy statistics mandated by the Bankruptcy 
     Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, 
     pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 159(b)(3); Public Law 109-8, Sec. 
     601(a); (119 Stat. 119); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4489. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report titled, 
     ``Training and Technical Assistance for Rural, Small and 
     Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems for 
     Clean Water Act Prevention, Reduction and Elimination of 
     Pollution'', pursuant to Public Law 117-58, Sec. 50201(c); 
     (135 Stat. 1158); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       EC-4490. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 2022 Clean 
     Watersheds Needs Survey Report to Congress, pursuant to 33 
     U.S.C. 1375(b)(1); June 30, 1948, ch. 758, title V, Sec. 516 
     (as amended by Public Law 107-303, Sec. 302(b)(1)); (116 
     Stat. 2361); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       EC-4491. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Assets for Independence Program Report to 
     Congress: Status at the Conclusion of the Twentieth Year, 
     Fiscal Year 2019, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 604 note; Public Law 
     105-285, Sec. 414(d)(1); (112 Stat. 2771); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       EC-4492. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the FY 2021 Annual Report to Congress on the 
     Child Support Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 652(a)(10); Aug. 
     14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, Sec. 452 (as amended by Public 
     Law 93-647, Sec. 101(a)); (88 Stat. 2352); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       EC-4493. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the 2024 Annual Report of the 
     Supplemental Security Income Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 
     1383f(a); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1875 (as 
     amended by Public Law 104-193, Sec. 231); (110 Stat. 2197); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       EC-4494. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's 2023 Report to Congress -- 
     Annual Update: Identification of Quality Measurement 
     Priorities and Associated Funding for the Consensus-Based 
     Entity and Other Entities, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(e); 
     Aug. 14 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1890(e) (as amended 
     by Public Law 115-123, Sec. 50206(b)); (132 Stat. 184); 
     jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and 
     Means.
       EC-4495. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's report to Congress on Medicare 
     National Coverage Determinations for Fiscal Year 2022, 
     pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395ff(f)(7)(A); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 
     531, title XVIII, Sec. 1869(f)(7) (as amended by Public Law 
     106-554, Sec. 1(a)(6)); (114 Stat. 2763A-546); jointly to the 
     Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       EC-4496. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's report to Congress titled 
     ``Medicare National Coverage Determinations for Fiscal Year 
     2023'', pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395ff(f)(7)(A); Aug. 14, 1935, 
     ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1869(f)(7) (as amended by Public 
     Law 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(6)); (114 Stat. 2763A-546); jointly to 
     the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       EC-4497. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Office of the 
     Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Social Security Number Fraud 
     Prevention Act of 2017 [DOE-HQ-2023-0058] (RIN: 1903-AA14) 
     received May 29, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the 
     Committees on Oversight and Accountability and Ways and 
     Means.
       EC-4498. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     Congressional Report Transmittal Letter titled ``Conservation 
     of Sea Turtles Certification'', Department Report Number: 
     005979; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
     Appropriations.

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