[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 [[Page D581]] 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, [[Page D582]] 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.