[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D612-D614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee held a markup on the State, 
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, FY 2025; 
and the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, FY 2025. The State, 
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, FY 2025; 
and the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, FY 2025 were ordered 
reported, as amended.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD OVERREACH: TRAMPLING ON WORKERS' RIGHTS 
AND FOSTERING UNFAIRNESS
Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, 
Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``NLRB 
Overreach: Trampling on Workers' Rights and Fostering Unfairness''. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 
6020, the ``Honor Our Living Donors Act''; H.R. 455, to amend the 
Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions; 
H.R. 4534, the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services 
Act of 2023''; H.R. 5012, the ``Stillbirth Health Improvement and 
Education for Autumn Act of 2023''; H.R. 7213, the ``Autism 
Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 
2024''; H.R. 8084, the ``LIVE Beneficiaries Act''; H.R. 8089, the 
``Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024''; H.R. 8111, to 
amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of 
address information provided under the Medicaid program; H.R. 8112, to 
amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain 
additional provider screening under the Medicaid program; H.R. 4758, 
the ``Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act''; H.R. 5526, the 
``Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act''; H.R. 6033, the 
``Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2023''; and H.R. 
7858, the ``Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024''. 
H.R. 6020, H.R. 4534, H.R. 7213, H.R. 8084, H.R. 8089, H.R. 8111, H.R. 
8112, H.R. 4758, H.R. 5526, H.R. 6033, and H.R. 7858 were ordered 
reported, as amended. H.R. 455 and H.R. 5012 were ordered reported, 
without amendment.
OVERSIGHT OF THE FDIC'S FAILED LEADERSHIP AND TOXIC WORKPLACE CULTURE
Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Oversight of the FDIC's Failed Leadership and Toxic Workplace 
Culture''. Testimony was heard from Michael Hsu, Co-Chair, Special 
Committee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Jonathan 
McKernan, Co-Chair, Special Committee of the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation; and public witnesses.
GREAT POWER COMPETITION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Great Power Competition in the Western Hemisphere''. Testimony was 
heard from Michael Camilleri, Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau 
for Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Agency for International 
Development; Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western 
Hemisphere Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of 
State; and Todd Robinson, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International 
Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Department of State.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 
4574, the ``Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking 
Act''; H.R. 6229, the ``DHS Special Events Program and Support Act''; 
H.R. 8150, a bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance 
projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations 
conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities; H.R. 8631, 
the ``Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act of 
2024''; H.R. 8645, the ``Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers 
with Disabilities Act''; H.R. 8655, the ``Federal Air Marshal Enhancing 
Airport Security Act of 2024''; H.R. 8654, the ``Streamlining Law 
Enforcement Information Sharing Act''; H.R. 8658, the ``Emerging 
Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024''; H.R. 8663, the 
``DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024''; H.R. 8664, the ``DHS 
Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act''; H.R. 8671, 
the ``DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law 
Enforcement Support Act''; H.R. 8675, the ``Repair of the National Law 
Enforcement Telecommunications System Act of 2024''; and H.R. 8662, the 
``TSA Commuting Fairness Act''. H.R. 8671, H.R.

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8663, H.R. 8654, H.R. 8658, H.R. 8664, H.R. 8675, H.R. 4574, H.R. 6229, 
H.R. 8645, and H.R. 8662 were ordered reported, without amendment. H.R. 
8150, H.R. 8655, and H.R. 8631 were ordered reported, as amended.
CLIMATE CONTROL: DECARBONIZATION COLLUSION IN ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, 
AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) INVESTING
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Administrative State, 
Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a hearing entitled ``Climate 
Control: Decarbonization Collusion in Environmental, Social, and 
Governance (ESG) Investing''. Testimony was heard from Keith Ellison, 
Attorney General, Minnesota; and public witnesses.
THE U.S. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEM AND THE IMPACT OF LITIGATION 
FINANCED BY THIRD-PARTY INVESTORS AND FOREIGN ENTITIES
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual 
Property, and the Internet held a hearing entitled ``The U.S. 
Intellectual Property System and the Impact of Litigation Financed by 
Third-Party Investors and Foreign Entities''. Testimony was heard from 
former Member Bob Goodlatte, and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 
1437, the ``Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023''; H.R. 1647, the ``Salem 
Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study 
Act''; H.R. 3119, to provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal 
Stamp; H.R. 5441, the ``Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship 
Reauthorization Act of 2023''; H.R. 6395, the ``Recognizing the 
Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023''; H.R. 7776, 
the ``Help Hoover Dam Act''; H.R. 7872, the ``Colorado River Salinity 
Control Fix Act''; H.R. 8446, to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to 
include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and 
for other purposes; and H.R. 8450, the ``Phosphate and Potash 
Protection Act of 2024''. H.R. 7872, H.R. 7776, H.R. 6395, H.R. 5441, 
H.R. 3119, and H.R. 1647 were ordered reported, without amendment. H.R. 
8450, H.R. 8446, and H.R. 1437 were ordered reported, as amended.
ADDRESSING OVERSIGHT AND SAFETY CONCERNS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S 
V-22 OSPREY PROGRAM
Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Subcommittee on National 
Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled 
``Addressing Oversight and Safety Concerns in the Department of 
Defense's V-22 Osprey Program''. Testimony was heard from Peter Belk, 
Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Readiness, Department of Defense; Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander, 
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense; and Gary Kurtz, 
Program Executive Officer, Air Anti-Submarine Warfare and Special 
Missions Programs, Department of Defense.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee held a 
business meeting on an updated Committee roster, and revised membership 
of the Subcommittee on Aviation and the Subcommittee on Railroads, 
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. The updated Committee roster was 
agreed to. The revised membership of the Subcommittee on Aviation and 
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials was 
approved.
RECAPITALIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing entitled 
``Recapitalization of the United States Coast Guard''. Testimony was 
heard from Vice Admiral Paul F. Thomas, Deputy Commandant for Mission 
Support, U.S. Coast Guard; and Shelby S. Oakley, Director, Contracting 
and National Security Acquisitions, Government Accountability Office.
AMTRAK AND INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL OVERSIGHT: PROMOTING PERFORMANCE, 
SAFETY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on 
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing entitled 
``Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance, 
Safety, and Accountability''. Testimony was heard from Julie White, 
Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, North Carolina 
Department of Transportation; and public witnesses.
DOES A TOTAL DISABILITY RATING BASED ON INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY 
(TDIU) PROPERLY COMPENSATE TODAY'S VETERANS?
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance 
and Memorial Affairs held a hearing entitled ``Does a Total Disability 
Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Properly Compensate 
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heard from Ronald S. Burke, Jr., Deputy Under Secretary Office of 
Policy and Oversight, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
Veterans Affairs; and public witnesses.
LEGISLATIVE MEASURES
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity 
held a hearing on H.R. 226, the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''; H.R. 
7543, the ``Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024''; H.R. 7896, 
the ``VETS Opportunity Act of 2024''; H.R. 7920, ``Agriculture Grants 
for Veterans Education and Training Services Act''; H.R. 8529, 
``Warriors to Workforce Act''; H.R. 8661, the ``Reforming Education for 
Veterans Act''; H.R. 8646, ``Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus 
Experience Act''; H.R. 8647, the ``VA Home Loan Reform Act''; H.R. 
8514, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual 
increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other 
educational costs under Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program of 
Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 8560, the ``End Veteran 
Homelessness Act of 2024''; H.R. 8627, the ``Student Veteran Debt 
Relief Act of 2024''; and H.R. 8607, to amend title 38 United States 
Code, to make certain legatees of certain eligible veterans eligible 
for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and 
for other purposes. Testimony was heard from John Bell, Executive 
Director, Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs; and 
public witnesses.
LOOKING BEYOND 2025 FOR TRADE WITH SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, HAITI, AND 
OTHERS
Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Trade held a hearing 
entitled ``Looking Beyond 2025 for Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa, 
Haiti, and Others''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.

Joint Meetings
U.S. MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT
Joint Economic Committee: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the 
boom in U.S. manufacturing investment, after receiving testimony from 
Kevin G. Hostetler, Array Technologies, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and 
Skanda Amarnath, Employ America, and Adam N. Michel, and Scott 
Lincicome, both of the Cato Institute, all of Washington, D.C.