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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security was published in the in the House section section on page H1277 on March 10.
The Department was built out of more than 20 agencies in 2002. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lower taxes and boosting federal efficiency, argued the Department is burdened with "unneeded bureaucracy" which could be handled by other departments or standalone operations.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
EC-576. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Transitioning From LIBOR to Alternate Indices [Docket No.: FR-6151-F-03] (RIN: 2502-AJ51) received March 8, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
EC-577. A letter from the President, transmitting notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran that was declared by Executive Order 12957, on March 15, 1995, is to continue in effect beyond March 15, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--15); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.
EC-578. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material of Belize [CBP: Dec. 23-02] (RIN: 1515-AE78) received March 3, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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