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“Senate” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D354 on April 21, 2020.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
The Senate met at 4 p.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 5:11 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Measures Passed:
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Senate passed H.R. 266, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
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McConnell/Schumer Amendment No. 1580, to increase amounts authorized and appropriated for commitments for the Paycheck Protection Program authorized under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, economic injury disaster loans and emergency grants under the CARES Act, to fund hospital and provider recovery and testing.
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Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act: Senate passed H.R. 6322, to make certain improvements in the educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations.
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Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding the pro forma session, Senators be recognized to speak.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate adjourn in accordance with the order of Thursday, April 16, 2020, for previously ordered pro forma sessions.
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Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senators McConnell and Murkowski be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions through Monday, May 4, 2020.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Mitchell A. Silk, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
John Bobbitt, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Michael D. Weahkee, of New Mexico, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years.
Routine lists in the Foreign Service.
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