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FULL MEETING: Mike Lee Leads Senate Energy And Commerce Committee In Meeting To Consider Nominations

Published March 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 24:31

So that will conclude today's business meeting. Thanks again to all the committee members and to Senator Heinrich and your staff. I ask my colleagues to join me in encouraging leadership to bring these bills and nominations to the floor expeditiously. as the committee stands adjourned. (24:31–24:38)

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Asserts the need for leadership to bring bills and nominations to the floor quickly.

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