[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D580-D582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee, markup on the Interior, 
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2027; and the 
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Bill, FY 2027. The

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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 
2027; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2027, were ordered reported, 
as amended.
BUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENC-READY AMERICA: HIGHER EDUCATION IN 
THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Higher Education 
and Workforce Development held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-
Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI''. Testimony was heard 
from public witnesses.
EXAMINING LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL COMPREHENSIVE PRIVACY AND 
DATA SECURITY LAW
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, 
Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled ``Examining 
Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data 
Security Law''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
RULES OF THE ROAD: EXAMINING LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE THE CLEAN AIR 
ACT'S MOBILE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a 
hearing entitled ``Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to 
Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements''. Testimony 
was heard from public witnesses.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE FY 2027 BUDGET REQUEST: A COMMITMENT TO AMERICA 
FIRST FOREIGN POLICY
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America 
First Foreign Policy''. Testimony was heard from Marco Rubio, 
Secretary, Department of State.
A REVIEW OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF 
HOMELAND SECURITY
Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of 
Homeland Security''. Testimony was heard from Markwayne Mullin, 
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; and Troy Edgar, Deputy 
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
OVERSIGHT OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL: ADDRESSING PAST LESSONS, 
PRESENT PROJECTS, AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
Committee on House Administration: Full Committee held a hearing 
entitled ``Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past 
Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges''. Testimony was heard 
from Thomas E. Austin, Architect of the Capitol.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 8481, 
the ``Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026''; H.R. 1869, the ``Protecting 
American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 
2025''; H.R. 175, the ``Deport Alien Gang Members Act''; H. J. Res. 1, 
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine 
justices; and H.R. 5437, the ``Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone 
Slab Products Act''. H. J. Res. 1 was ordered reported, without 
amendment. H.R. 8481, H.R. 1869, H.R. 175, and H.R. 5437 were ordered 
reported, as amended.
LEGISLATIVE MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and 
Fisheries held a hearing on H.R. 2406, the ``National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention 
Improvements Act of 2025''; H.R. 8401, to amend the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of 
pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, 
Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken 
for subsistence purposes; H.R. 8542, the ``Offshore Parity Act of 
2026''; and H.R. 8904, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of 
fishing in marine national monuments. Testimony was heard from 
Representatives Ezell, Begich, and Bonamici; Tim Petty, Assistant 
Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce; Brigadier 
General Joe Spraggins (Retired), Executive Director, Department of 
Marine Resources, Mississippi; and public witnesses.
UNIVERSAL BASIC FRAUD: VULNERABILITIES IN MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Task Force on Defending 
Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing 
entitled ``Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver 
Programs''. Testimony was heard from Michael D. Dovilla, State 
Representative, District 17,

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Ohio House of Representatives; Keith Faber, Auditor of State, Ohio; 
Nickie Antonio, State Senator, District 23, Ohio Senate; and a public 
witness.
WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO 
CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON 
RULES
Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H. Res. 1336, 
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on 
Rules. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 6-3, a rule which 
provides that the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-
thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the 
same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any 
resolution reported through the legislative day of June 5, 2026, 
relating to a measure providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II 
of S. Con. Res. 33.
RESTORING AMERICA'S INDUSTRIAL BASE: THE ROLE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN 
NATIONAL SECURITY
Committee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in 
National Security''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
FUTURE OF UNITED STATES MARITIME: REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 MARITIME 
ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION BUDGET REQUESTS
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing entitled ``Future of 
United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime 
Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests''. 
Testimony was heard from Stephen M. Carmel, Administrator, Maritime 
Administration, Department of Transportation; and Laura DiBella, 
Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission.

Joint Meetings
 No joint committee meetings were held.