[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1277]
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SA 4624. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by
him to the bill S. 1383, to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee
on Equal Access, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on
the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. ____. BUREAU OF ENERGY RESOURCES STAFFING.
The Secretary of State, acting through the Assistant
Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Resources, shall reinstate
personnel that were terminated or subject to a reduction in
force, or otherwise hire personnel, to positions within the
Bureau of Energy Resources that have responsibilities
relating to the energy challenges associated with the
conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran that began on
February 28, 2026, and the resulting blockage of the Strait
of Hormuz.
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