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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S2605 on May 2, 2019.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated:
EC-1106. A communication from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Change in Grade and Size Requirements'' ((7 CFR Parts 905 and 944) (Docket No. AMS-SC-18-0046)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 1, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-1107. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, the quarterly exception Selected Acquisition Reports
(SARs) for the Navy and Air Force Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) (OSS-2019-0414); to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1108. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2019 Annual Report to Congress on the Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1109. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report on Defense Electronics Industrial Base''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1110. A communication from the Senior Official performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Evaluation of the TRICARE Program; Fiscal Year 2019 Report to Congress''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1111. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets and Tungsten'' ((RIN0750-AK15) (DFARS Case 2018-D054)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 30, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1112. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business Set-Asides for Architect-Engineer and Construction Design Contracts'' ((RIN0750-AK18) (DFARS Case 2018-D057)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 30, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1113. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Use of the Government Property Clause'' ((RIN0750-AJ11)
(DFARS Case 2015-D035)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 30, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1114. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Contract Closeout Authority'' ((RIN0750-AJ76) (DFARS Case 2018-D012)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 30, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1115. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Department of Defense Privacy Program; Correction'' (RIN0790-AJ20) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 1, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
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