Authority for Committees to Meet

The Senate considered a routine request to allow four Senate committees to meet during that day’s session. Senator Moody stated the request had the approval of both the Majority and Minority Leaders and cited Senate Rule XXVI. No substantive debate was recorded.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Ashley Moody, FL

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“I am asking permission for four Senate committees to meet today. Leaders from both parties have approved these meetings.”
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Mr. President, I have four requests for committees to meet during today’s session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today’s session of the Senate: The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., to conduct a business meeting.

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