The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the in the Senate section section on page S6774 on Nov. 17.
The Department includes the Census Bureau, which is used to determine many factors about American life. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department is involved in misguided foreign trade policies and is home to many unneeded programs.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR
The following bill was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and placed on the calendar:
H.R. 6290. An act to provide for the establishment of a section of the website of the Department of Commerce that shall serve as the primary hub for information relating to Federal manufacturing programs, and for other purposes.
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