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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were laid before the Senate, together
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as
indicated:

EC-602. A communication from the Assistant General
Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of
the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to a vacancy in the position of Deputy Under
Secretary ``Designated Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs'', Department of the Treasury, received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on March 20, 2025; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-603. A communication from the Assistant General
Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of
the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to a vacancy in the position of Secretary of the
Treasury, received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 20, 2025; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-604. A communication from the Assistant General
Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of
the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to a vacancy in the position of General Counsel,
Department of the Treasury, received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
March 20, 2025; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-605. A communication from the Assistant General
Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of
the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) reports
relative to vacancies in the Department of the Treasury,
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 20, 2025; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-606. A communication from the Associate General Counsel
for General Law, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
nominations, vacancies, designation of service in acting
roles, discontinuation of service in an acting role and an
action on nomination for positions covered by the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-607. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
the issuance of Executive Order 14232 of March 6, 2025, which
adjusts the tariffs imposed on articles of Mexico in
Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025; to the Committee
on Finance.
EC-608. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
the issuance of Executive Order 14231 of March 6, 2025, which
adjusts the tariffs imposed on articles of Canada in
Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025; to the Committee
on Finance.
EC-609. A communication from the Acting Inspector General,
Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the
position of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human
Services, received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-610. A communication from the Section Chief, Internal
Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section
911(d)(4)--2024 Update'' (Rev. Proc. 2025-17) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-611. A communication from the Director of the
Regulations and Disclosure Law Division, Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Extension of
Import Restrictions on Certain Archaeological Material of
Jordan'' (RIN1685-AA29) received in the Office of the
President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee
on Finance.
EC-612. A communication from the Senior Advisor,
Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to two (2) vacancies in
the Department of Health and Human Services, received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-613. A communication from the Assistant General
Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of
the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to a vacancy in the position of Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, Department of the Treasury, received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-614. A communication from the Chair, Medicaid and CHIP
Payment and Access Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law,
a report entitled ``March 2025 Report to Congress on Medicaid
and CHIP''; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-615. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to section 1705(e)(6) of the
Cuban Democracy Act of 1992, as amended by Section 102(g) of
the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of
1996, a semiannual report relative to telecommunications-
related payments made to Cuba during the period from July 1,
2024 through December 31, 2024; to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
EC-616. A communication from the Senior Bureau Official,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, the
certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I
of the U.S. Munitions List to Kuwait in the amount of
$1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 24-097) received in
the Office of the President pro tempore; to the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
EC-617. A communication from the Senior Bureau Official,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export
Control Act, the certification of a proposed license
amendment for the manufacture of significant military
equipment abroad and the export of defense articles,
including technical data, and defense services to Japan in
the amount of $100,000 ,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 24-
078) received in the Office of the President pro tempore; to
the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-618. A communication from the Senior Advisor,
Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to two (2) vacancies in
the Department of Health and Human Services, received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-619. A communication from the Chief of Legal, External
Affairs, and Performance Branch, Office of Government Ethics,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy
in the position of Director, Office of Government Ethics,
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 20, 2025; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-620. A communication from the Chief of Legal, External
Affairs, and Performance Branch, Office of Government Ethics,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy
in the position of Director, Office of Government Ethics,
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 20, 2025; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-621. A communication from the Director, Office of Civil
Rights, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Department's fiscal year 2024 annual report relative
to the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination
and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act) received in the
Office of President pro tempore; to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-622. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal
Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Authority's fiscal year 2024 annual report

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relative to the Notification and Federal Employee
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act)
received in the Office of the President pro tempore; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-623. A communication from the Equal Employment
Opportunity Director, Farm Credit Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Farm Credit
Administration's fiscal year 2024 annual report relative to
the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and
Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act) received in the Office
of the President pro tempore; to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-624. A communication from the Equal Employment
Opportunity and Inclusion Director, Farm Credit System
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation's fiscal year 2024
annual report relative to the Notification and Federal
Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No
FEAR Act) received in the Office of the President pro
tempore; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-625. A communication from the Acting Associate
Director, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Commission's Annual Sunshine Act Report
to Congress for calendar year 2024 received in the Office of
the President pro tempore; to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-626. A communication from the Chairman of the Council
of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report on D.C. Act 26-22, ``Secure DC Pretrial Detention
Extension and Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2024''; to
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-627. A communication from the Acting Associate
Director, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Commission's Annual Sunshine Act Report
to Congress for calendar year 2024; to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-628. A communication from the Chairman of the Council
of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report on D.C. Act 26-23, ``Youth Workforce Development
Programs Temporary Amendment Act of 2025''; to the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-629. A communication from the Chairman of the Council
of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report on D.C. Act 26-21, ``Association Meeting Flexibility
Temporary Amendment Act of 2025''; to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-630. A communication from the Chairman of the Council
of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report on D.C. Act 26-25, ``Office of Juvenile Facilities
Oversight Plan Temporary Act of 2025''; to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-631. A communication from the Chairman of the Council
of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report on D.C. Act 26-26, ``Virtual Open Meetings Authority
Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025''; to the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-632. A communication from the Associate General Counsel
for General Law, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
nominations, vacancies, designation of service in acting
roles, discontinuation of service in an acting role and an
action on nomination for positions covered by the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-633. A communication from the Board Members, Railroad
Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual
report relative to the Board's compliance with the Government
in the Sunshine Act during calendar year 2024; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-634. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report that
Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 was revoked by
Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025; Executive Order
14110 amended Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, which
declared a national emergency to deal with the threat of
malicious cyber-enabled activities; and the national
emergency declared in Executive Order 13694 remains in
effect; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-635. A communication from the Associate General Counsel
for General Law, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
nominations, vacancies, designation of service in acting
roles, discontinuation of service in an acting role and an
action on nomination for positions covered by the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Select Committee on
Intelligence.
EC-636. A communication from the Chief Human Capital
Officer, Small Business Administration, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the
position of Administrator, Small Business Administration,
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 20, 2025; to the
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-637. A communication from the Acting Solicitor General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
restrictions on the removal of certain principal officers of
the United States received in the Office of the President pro
tempore; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-638. A communication from the Acting Solicitor General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
multilayer restrictions on the removal of Administrative Law
Judges received in the Office of the President pro tempore;
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-639. A communication from the Acting Solicitor General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
restrictions on the removal of Members of the Federal Labor
Relations Authority received in the Office of the President
pro tempore; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-640. A communication from the Associate General Counsel
for General Law, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
nominations, vacancies, designation of service in acting
roles, discontinuation of service in an acting role and an
action on nomination for positions covered by the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
EC-641. A communication from the Acting Solicitor General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
restrictions on the removal of Members of the Merit Systems
Protection Board received in the Office of the President pro
tempore; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-642. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Attorney
General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of
Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2022
Annual Report'' received in the Office of the President pro
tempore; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-643. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal
Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for
Section 7A of the Clayton Act'' received during adjournment
of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
March 20, 2025; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-644. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal
Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for
Section 8 of the Clayton Act'' received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
March 20, 2025; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-645. A communication from the Director, Administrative
Office of the United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a report relative to a compilation and summary of
reports received from chief district judges detailing each
public event conducted in accordance with the Pro bono Work
to Empower and Represent Act of 2018's requirements during
the previous fiscal year; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-646. A communication from the Director, Administrative
Office of the United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to
law, two reports entitled, ``2024 Annual Report of the
Director of the Administrative Office of the United States
Courts'' and ``Judicial Business of the United States
Courts''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-647. A communication from the Associate Director of the
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans Strain SYM23945;
Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No.
12664-01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-648. A communication from the Secretary of Defense,
transmitting the report of an officer authorized to wear the
insignia of the grade of brigadier general in accordance with
title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee
on Armed Services.
EC-649. A communication from the Secretary of Defense,
transmitting the report of fifteen (15) officers authorized
to wear the insignia of the grade of rear admiral (lower
half) in accordance with title 10, United States Code,
section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-650. A communication from the Acting President and
Chair, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting,
pursuant to law, two (2) reports relative to vacancies in the
Export-Import Bank of the United States, received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-651. A communication from the Acting President and
Chair, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Export-
Import Bank of the United States, received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-652. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel
for Operations, Department

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of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Deputy
Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on
March 25, 2025; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs.
EC-653. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic
report on the national emergency that was declared in
Executive Order 14115 of February 1, 2024 with respect to the
situation in the West Bank; to the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-654. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic
report on the national emergency that was declared in
Executive Order 13536 with respect to Somalia; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-655. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic
report on the national emergency that was declared in
Executive Order 13848 with respect to the threat of foreign
interference in or undermining public confidence in United
States elections; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs.
EC-656. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic
report on the national emergency that was declared in
Executive Order 14046 with respect to Ethiopia; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-657. A communication from the Chair, Federal Financial
Institutions Examination Council, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Council's 2024 Annual Report to Congress; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-658. A communication from the Director, Office of
Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
discretionary appropriations legislation within seven
calendar days of enactment (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and
legal holidays); to the Committee on the Budget.
EC-659. A communication from the Associate Director of the
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer
Sanctions; California; Antelope Valley Air Quality Management
District'' (FRL No. 12601-02-R9) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-660. A communication from the Director of the
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and
Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; the `Omnibus' Low
NOX Regulations; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision''
(FRL No. 9902-02-OAR) received in the Office of the President
of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-661. A communication from the Director of the
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine
Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver
of Preemption; Notice of Decision'' (FRL No. 11010-02-OAR)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on
March 25, 2025; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-662. A communication from the Director of the
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine
Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine
Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean
Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power
Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of
Decision'' (FRL No. 9902-02-OAR) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-663. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel
for Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy
in the position of General Counsel, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-664. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel
for Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy
in the position of Assistant Secretary, Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on March 25, 2025; to the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-665. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human
Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Privacy Act; Implementation at 45 CFR Part 5b''
(RIN0925-AA69) received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on March 26, 2025; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-666. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Nonprescription Drug Product With an Additional
Condition for Nonprescription Use'' (RIN0910-AH62) received
in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 26,
2025; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions.

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