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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S856 on Feb. 24.
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-499. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General Robert B. Abrams, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-500. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Admiral Philip S. Davidson, United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-501. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Michael J. Dumont, United States Navy Reserve, and his advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-502. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton, United States Navy, and her advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-503. A communication from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program'' ((7 CFR Part 990) (Docket No. AMS-SC-19-0042)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 18, 2021; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-504. A communication from the Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office's Fiscal Year 2020 Semiannual Report to Congress''; to the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; and the Judiciary.
EC-505. A communication from the Associate General Counsel for General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 18, 2021; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-506. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-446, ``Sanctuary Values Temporary Amendment Act of 2020''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-507. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-614, ``Coronavirus Public Health Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2021''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-508. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-615, ``UDC PR Harris Exclusive Use Repeal Temporary Amendment Act of 2021''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-509. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-616, ``Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-510. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-617, ``Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Act of 2020''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-511. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-560, ``Bella Evangelista and Tony Hunter Panic Defense Prohibition and Hate Crimes Response Amendment Act of 2020''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-512. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 23-592, ``Unemployment Benefits Extension Amendment Act of 2020''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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