Marsha Blackburn
Senator for Tennessee · Republican · United States
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“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Vote on Westercamp Nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER.”
“What this Constitution, again, tells us when it comes to the role of the Senate: The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. No question about that. If the House impeaches, it is our job to decide whether we agree or not. It takes an extraordinary vote to impeach.”
“We asked the Congressional Research Service: Is there any Senate precedent for what the Senator from Tennessee is doing? They responded: There is no Senate precedent for either introducing or passing a Senate resolution condemning a judge's illegal misconduct. What?”
“Well, what the Senator from Tennessee wants us to do is to taint the jury, to get us on record before the House has any impeachment activity, before we sit as a jury as to how we are going to rule. That is why it has never been tried before on the floor of the U.S. Senate.”
“We are condemning this inappropriate sexual misconduct by a sitting Federal judge, and we are condemning her subsequent lying about that misconduct. That is it. I do want to note for the record that there was misconduct in the Eleventh Circuit report that I have not included in the resolution.”
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“(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the completion of an analysis under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that includes-- (A) the findings of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1); (B) data on intergovernmental support agreements, disaggregated by installation size, mission type, location, and characteristics of the parties to the agreement; and (C) recommendations for improving adoption, collaboration, and execution of intergovernmental support agreements, including recommendations for legislative changes.”
“(B) Contents.--The analysis required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i) An assessment of usage trends disaggregated by installation size, mission type, geographic location, and characteristics of the parties to the intergovernmental support agreements. (ii) An identification of services most commonly covered by intergovernmental support agreements, and the typical duration and terms of such agreements. (iii) An evaluation of barriers to adoption and execution, including legal, fiscal, and administrative obstacles. (iv) A determination of whether certain categories of military installations are underutilizing intergovernmental support agreements. (v) An examination of financial and nonfinancial performance outcomes, including cost savings, efficiencies gained, and mission impacts.”
“(2) Toolkit.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required by subsection (b), the Secretary shall develop policy to ensure consistent execution of such framework and maintain a toolkit to provide standardized resources for military installations and surrounding communities to support the development, negotiation, and execution of intergovernmental support agreements. (d) Analysis and Report.-- (1) Analysis of intergovernmental support agreement data.-- (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every four years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an analysis of the intergovernmental support agreement data using the framework developed under subsection (b).”
“(3) Policy to ensure consistent execution.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall implement a policy to ensure consistent execution of such framework. (c) Public Database and Toolkit.-- (1) Database.-- (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required by subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a publicly accessible, searchable database documenting intergovernmental support agreement data. (B) Contents.--The database required under subparagraph (A) shall include-- (i) data from the framework required by subsection (b); and (ii) a summary of each intergovernmental support agreement.”
“(2) Elements.--The framework required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The total number and value of all intergovernmental support agreements in effect. (B) An identification of each intergovernmental support agreement in effect. (C) For each intergovernmental support agreement identified in subparagraph (B), the following: (i) The duration and terms of the agreement. (ii) The parties to the agreement. (iii) The characteristics of the military installation and mission for the agreement. (iv) The characteristics of any other party to the agreement. (v) The services covered under the agreement. (D) The financial and nonfinancial benefits, including savings, and efficiencies gained.”
“INSTALLATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Intergovernmental support agreement.--The term ``intergovernmental support agreement'' has the meaning given that term in section 2679(f) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Military installation.--The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given that term in section 2801 of such title. (b) Intergovernmental Support Agreement Data and Evaluation Framework.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a uniform framework for the collection and evaluation of data from intergovernmental support agreements.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3970-S4077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6693. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Warnock) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XXVIII, insert the following: SEC. 28___.”
“COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., to conduct a closed briefing. ____________________”
“AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations.”
“``(6) The term `Secretary concerned' means-- ``(A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army, National Guard Bureau, and units of the Army National Guard without regard to whether such units are operating under the authority of this title or title 32, provided such intergovernmental support agreements serve a military purpose of the Department of Defense; ``(B) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy and Marine Corps; ``(C) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force, and the Space Force, and units of the Air National Guard without regard to whether such units are operating under the authority of this title or title 32, provided such intergovernmental support agreements serve a military purpose of the Department of Defense; ``(D) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Defense Agencies not otherwise covered by the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, or Space Force; and ``(E) the head of any other Federal agency without regard to whether such agency is operating under the authority of this title, provided such intergovernmental support agreements will serve the best interests of the Department of Defense.''.”
“(e) Modification of Authority of Department of Defense for Installation Support [[Page S4077]] Services and Intergovernmental Support Agreements.--Section 2679 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) may include, as an additional partner in the agreement, any other Federal agency.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking ``Funds available'' through ``for that year'' and inserting ``The Secretary concerned may use funds from any Department of Defense source to pay for installation-support services''; and (B) by striking ``such an agreement'' and inserting ``an agreement under this section''; and (3) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``including the repair, construction, maintenance, and operation of a facility on or near an installation,'' after ``and support''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``public agency, public joint powers agency, government corporation,'' after ``public authority,''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) The term `Department of Defense source' includes any appropriations made available by Congress to the Department of Defense and excludes permanent appropriations, revolving funds, previously unavailable balances, or third-party financing arrangements.”
“(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the completion of an analysis under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that includes-- (A) the findings of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1); (B) data on intergovernmental support agreements, disaggregated by installation size, mission type, location, and characteristics of the parties to the agreement; and (C) recommendations for improving adoption, collaboration, and execution of intergovernmental support agreements, including recommendations for legislative changes.”
“(B) Contents.--The analysis required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i) An assessment of usage trends disaggregated by installation size, mission type, geographic location, and characteristics of the parties to the intergovernmental support agreements. (ii) An identification of services most commonly covered by intergovernmental support agreements, and the typical duration and terms of such agreements. (iii) An evaluation of barriers to adoption and execution, including legal, fiscal, and administrative obstacles. (iv) A determination of whether certain categories of military installations are underutilizing intergovernmental support agreements. (v) An examination of financial and nonfinancial performance outcomes, including cost savings, efficiencies gained, and mission impacts.”
“(2) Toolkit.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required by subsection (b), the Secretary shall develop policy to ensure consistent execution of such framework and maintain a toolkit to provide standardized resources for military installations and surrounding communities to support the development, negotiation, and execution of intergovernmental support agreements. (d) Analysis and Report.-- (1) Analysis of intergovernmental support agreement data.-- (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every four years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an analysis of the intergovernmental support agreement data using the framework developed under subsection (b).”
“(3) Policy to ensure consistent execution.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall implement a policy to ensure consistent execution of such framework. (c) Public Database and Toolkit.-- (1) Database.-- (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the implementation of the framework required by subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a publicly accessible, searchable database documenting intergovernmental support agreement data. (B) Contents.--The database required under subparagraph (A) shall include-- (i) data from the framework required by subsection (b); and (ii) a summary of each intergovernmental support agreement.”
“(2) Elements.--The framework required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The total number and value of all intergovernmental support agreements in effect. (B) An identification of each intergovernmental support agreement in effect. (C) For each intergovernmental support agreement identified in subparagraph (B), the following: (i) The duration and terms of the agreement. (ii) The parties to the agreement. (iii) The characteristics of the military installation and mission for the agreement. (iv) The characteristics of any other party to the agreement. (v) The services covered under the agreement. (D) The financial and nonfinancial benefits, including savings, and efficiencies gained.”
“INSTALLATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Intergovernmental support agreement.--The term ``intergovernmental support agreement'' has the meaning given that term in section 2679(f) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Military installation.--The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given that term in section 2801 of such title. (b) Intergovernmental Support Agreement Data and Evaluation Framework.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a uniform framework for the collection and evaluation of data from intergovernmental support agreements.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3970-S4077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6693. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Warnock) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XXVIII, insert the following: SEC. 28___.”
“``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) End-user review committee; committee.--The terms `End-User Review Committee' and `Committee' mean-- ``(i) the End-User Review Committee established under section 744.16(d) of the Export Administration Regulations; or ``(ii) any successor committee. ``(B) Entity list.--The term `Entity List' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce pursuant to subsection (a)(2) and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations (or successor regulations).''. ______”
“The chairperson of the Committee shall not have the authority to make determinations or override any voting decision with respect to such matters. ``(B) Suspension of voting period.--The chairperson of the End-User Review Committee may suspend the 30-day voting period described in paragraph (2) if the members of the Committee unanimously agree to postpone the vote. ``(C) Notice; implementing authority.--The chairperson of the End-User Review Committee shall notify the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration of all final decisions of the Committee with respect to additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List under this subsection so that the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration may implement all such modifications.”
“``(ii) Exception.--The licensing policy required by clause (i) shall not apply with respect to an entity described in such clause if the members of the End-User Review Committee agree by majority vote to apply a different policy with respect to the entity for all or specific types of items subject to the Export Administration Regulations that would be in the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the escalation procedures unrelated to the End-User Review Committee. ``(5) Administrative provisions.-- ``(A) In general.--Each member of the End-User Review Committee shall have 1 vote with respect to matters described in this subsection.”
“``(4) Additions to the entity list.-- ``(A) In general.--An entity may be added to the Entity List if the End-User Review Committee by majority vote of its members has determined that the entity has engaged, is engaged, or is at risk of engaging in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. ``(B) Licensing policy.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), there shall be in effect a policy of presumption of denial for all applications for a license to export, reexport, or in-country [[Page S2942]] transfer any item subject to the Export Administration Regulations if an entity added to the Entity List under this subsection is or would be a party to a transaction with respect to which the application applies.”
“``(2) Consideration.--Subject to paragraph (4)(B), the End- User Review Committee shall vote to approve or disapprove a proposal submitted under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date on which the proposal is submitted to the Committee. ``(3) Additional information.--The chairperson of the End- User Review Committee, with the concurrence of the member of the Committee that submitted a proposal under paragraph (1), may suspend for an additional 15 days the time period specified in paragraph (2) with respect to consideration of the proposal if the chairperson and the member determine that additional information is required in order to make a determination with respect to the proposal, including the impact and effect of the proposal.”
“EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONS TO, REMOVALS FROM, OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES ON THE ENTITY LIST. Section 1754 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Expedited Consideration of Proposals for Additions to, Removals From, or Other Modifications With Respect to Entities on the Entity List.-- ``(1) In general.--Any member of the End-User Review Committee may submit a proposal directly to the Committee requesting a vote of all members of the Committee for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List. A proposal to add an entity to the Entity List shall be made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4).”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2941-S2942] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5858. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Kelly) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XII, insert the following: SEC. 12__.”
“``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) End-user review committee; committee.--The terms `End-User Review Committee' and `Committee' mean-- ``(i) the End-User Review Committee established under section 744.16(d) of the Export Administration Regulations; or ``(ii) any successor committee. ``(B) Entity list.--The term `Entity List' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce pursuant to subsection (a)(2) and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations (or successor regulations).''. ______”
“The chairperson of the Committee shall not have the authority to make determinations or override any voting decision with respect to such matters. ``(B) Suspension of voting period.--The chairperson of the End-User Review Committee may suspend the 30-day voting period described in paragraph (2) if the members of the Committee unanimously agree to postpone the vote. ``(C) Notice; implementing authority.--The chairperson of the End-User Review Committee shall notify the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration of all final decisions of the Committee with respect to additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List under this subsection so that the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration may implement all such modifications.”
“``(ii) Exception.--The licensing policy required by clause (i) shall not apply with respect to an entity described in such clause if the members of the End-User Review Committee agree by majority vote to apply a different policy with respect to the entity for all or specific types of items subject to the Export Administration Regulations that would be in the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the escalation procedures unrelated to the End-User Review Committee. ``(5) Administrative provisions.-- ``(A) In general.--Each member of the End-User Review Committee shall have 1 vote with respect to matters described in this subsection.”
“``(4) Additions to the entity list.-- ``(A) In general.--An entity may be added to the Entity List if the End-User Review Committee by majority vote of its members has determined that the entity has engaged, is engaged, or is at risk of engaging in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. ``(B) Licensing policy.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), there shall be in effect a policy of presumption of denial for all applications for a license to export, reexport, or in-country [[Page S2942]] transfer any item subject to the Export Administration Regulations if an entity added to the Entity List under this subsection is or would be a party to a transaction with respect to which the application applies.”
“``(2) Consideration.--Subject to paragraph (4)(B), the End- User Review Committee shall vote to approve or disapprove a proposal submitted under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date on which the proposal is submitted to the Committee. ``(3) Additional information.--The chairperson of the End- User Review Committee, with the concurrence of the member of the Committee that submitted a proposal under paragraph (1), may suspend for an additional 15 days the time period specified in paragraph (2) with respect to consideration of the proposal if the chairperson and the member determine that additional information is required in order to make a determination with respect to the proposal, including the impact and effect of the proposal.”
“EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONS TO, REMOVALS FROM, OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES ON THE ENTITY LIST. Section 1754 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Expedited Consideration of Proposals for Additions to, Removals From, or Other Modifications With Respect to Entities on the Entity List.-- ``(1) In general.--Any member of the End-User Review Committee may submit a proposal directly to the Committee requesting a vote of all members of the Committee for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List. A proposal to add an entity to the Entity List shall be made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4).”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2941-S2942] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5858. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Kelly) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in title XII, insert the following: SEC. 12__.”
“As we work on these tax provisions and more, I am looking forward to working with President Trump to deliver relief for hard-working Tennesseans and, indeed, all Americans. We are the greatest Nation on Earth, and with strong leadership back in the White House, we can get this Nation back on track. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader. S.J. Res. 49”
“By taxing Social Security, the Federal Government is taxing a tax. It makes no sense. Social Security recipients have paid into this program for decades. They deserve the full sum of their Social Security income. However, nearly 66 percent of retirees are paying taxes on their Social Security benefits because Bidenflation pushed seniors' benefits into higher income brackets. To address this, I have introduced the RETIREES First Act. It would lower the tax burden on Social Security benefits for seniors by raising the provisional income threshold from $25,000 to $34,000 for single filers and from $32,000 to $68,000 for married filers. In effect, this legislation would eliminate income taxes for many of our Nation's retirees, leaving them with more money in their paychecks.”
“That is tied with the lowest inflation rate since February 2021. That was 1 month after President Biden took office and ushered in the worst inflation crisis since the 1970s. President Trump and my Republican colleagues believe that Americans should have more money in their pocketbooks, not less, which is why we are working to extend the President's 2017 tax cuts. These tax cuts delivered historic growth for the economy, and if we fail to extend them, families and businesses will face the largest tax hike in history. It would be a $4 trillion tax hike. That is why, earlier this month, Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution that will enable us to extend these expiring cuts. At the same time, we are advancing other tax priorities that are championed by the President, including his proposal to cut taxes on Social Security.”
“The candy company Charms is investing nearly $100 million to expand its production plant and distribution center in Covington, TN. Mount Juliet was included in a $700 million nationwide investment by Schneider Electric to boost domestic manufacturing and energy infrastructure. Electronics company ABB is investing $80 million in Selmer, TN, to expand manufacturing and to create new jobs. Later today, I am going to be joining President Trump at the White House as he welcomes many CEOs of these companies that are making these investments in our Nation. As the President works to usher in a new golden age, we are already seeing incredible results. In March, our economy added 228,000 jobs, beating expectations by almost 100,000 jobs. That same month, falling energy costs pushed inflation down to 2.4 percent.”
“Last week, I sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding answers about what his company is doing to eliminate this black market from Facebook. He has until May 6 to respond to the questions. I will continue to press this issue of accountability and public safety with the big tech giants. While President Trump has worked to secure our border and our communities, he has also focused on making our economy stronger than ever before. In the last 100 days, he has slashed Democrats' far-left regulations, has unleashed American energy production, and has secured trillions of dollars in investment to support American workers and industry. Now, in Tennessee, we have seen some of the benefits of that, and we have seen millions of dollars in investments.”
“There is one Facebook group that has been out there, and here is the name of it: ``UBER ACCOUNT FOR RENT WORLDWIDE.'' This account tallied 22,000 members who bought and sold delivery credentials. While the social media platform has taken that specific group down, what we did find is there are now 80 similar groups that are active on Facebook. This black market not only runs afoul of the law, but it also poses a serious public safety threat, especially for women, children, and the elderly. Just in February--and this is a case in point--there was a lady in Massachusetts. She was allegedly raped after ordering an Uber Eats delivery to her home. The app indicated that a woman would be delivering her order. Instead, an illegal alien with horrific intentions is who showed up on her doorstep.”
“According to reports, Facebook is allowing a black market to thrive on its platform where illegal aliens can buy ride share and delivery driver accounts from credentialed users. In effect, what this black market does is help illegals avoid background checks and be able to work in our country illegally using someone else's name and credentials. This is not something that is a new problem. Last year, I led a probe into the account security of food delivery services after we had received reports that showed illegal aliens were buying access to the accounts of legitimate users. Thankfully, companies like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub implemented stronger driver verification processes after we began this investigation, but Facebook's black market really helps illegals to bypass those protections.”
“They had three people who were apprehended. When you look at deportations, the Trump administration has already removed more than 100,000 criminal illegal aliens. This number has included suspected terrorists, members of violent gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, and we know that more of those deportations are going to take place. President Trump is fulfilling the promise he made to make this Nation safe again, to make our communities safe again, and to get these violent gangs and criminals off our streets. Now, even though these efforts have been very successful and are widely supported by the American people, we have seen some powerful institutions in our country try to block the will of the people and what they wanted to see done. This includes some of our Nation's social media companies.”
“Mr. President, yesterday did indeed mark the 100th day of President Trump's second term, and I think, if you were to pick four words that really describe his first 100 days, it would be promises were made, and promises are being kept. That is precisely what he has done. [[Page S2687]] If you want to go through some of these, let's start at the southern border. Under President Biden, criminals, terrorists, and traffickers were flowing across that border, but because President Trump on day one took Executive action to secure that border, illegal crossings are at their lowest level in decades. This is something the American people wanted to see done. In March, those crossings were down 95 percent from the last administration. I understand that this past weekend, they had the lowest number ever--a 99-percent reduction.”
“SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL The Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to receive testimony in open session. ____________________”
“SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING The Committee on Aging is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a joint hearing with the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct an open nomination hearing. SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity of the Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to receive testimony in closed and open sessions.”
“COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session [[Page S2531]] of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS The Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., to conduct a business meeting.”
“COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., to conduct a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting.”
“Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m., to conduct an executive session. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2530-S2531] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I have 14 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders.”
“It would address this problem by lowering the tax burden on Social Security benefits for seniors by raising the provisional income threshold. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid are essential programs for millions of Tennesseans. It is appropriate that we exempt out seniors from paying income tax on those Social Security benefits. It is appropriate that we make certain that these programs are there for the beneficiaries for which they are intended. And it is appropriate that we ask our colleagues across the aisle to join us in making certain these programs are strengthened, not weakened. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”
“Now, President Trump is determined to strengthen these programs, and Senate Republicans have promised to deliver relief to senior citizens by cutting taxes on Social Security benefits. Today, nearly 56 percent of retirees pay taxes on their Social Security benefits as inflation pushes seniors' benefits into higher and higher income brackets. This is inexcusable because people have paid into that. We had a Lieutenant Governor in Tennessee at one point. He would sum this up by saying: No one should ever be paying taxes on taxes. People have paid into Social Security, and then, as they retire, they are going to get this money back. And for the past few years, I have worked on legislation called the RETIREES FIRST Act.”
“I don't know how many--if any--Americans are 120 years of age or older, but we do know that there are 10 million cases where there are Social Security number holders that are over 120 years old. The right thing to do is to find out. If you have people who say they are 150, 165, 200 years, even one that is listed as 300 years old, we need to be investigating this and find out who is getting the check and who is cashing that check because that person is not entitled to that check--which, by the way, is paid with taxpayer money. When I talk with Tennesseans, they want to make certain that people who [[Page S2501]] deserve the benefits are getting the benefits and that people who are scammers and liars and fraudsters and are ripping off the Federal Government, that they get prosecuted for the way they are ripping off the Federal Government.”