in the SPACE FORCE

       PN1076 SPACE FORCE nomination of Jason P. Lowery, which was
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
     Record of June 4, 2026.

                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate
proceed to the consideration of the following nominations en bloc:
Calendar No. 813 through Calendar No. 817; that the Senate vote on the
nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the
motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that
the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the
Senate resume legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to Calendar No.
813 through Calendar No. 817 en bloc?
  The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:

              UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

       Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United
     States International Trade Commission for a term expiring
     December 16, 2030, vice Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, term expired.
       David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the United
     States International Trade Commission for a term expiring
     June 16, 2032, vice Amy Karpel, term expired.
       Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of
     the United States International Trade Commission for a term
     expiring June 16, 2029, vice F. Scott Kieff, term expired.
       Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the
     United States International Trade Commission for a term
     expiring June 16, 2035. (Reappointment)
       Bartholomew Thanhauser, of New York, to be a Member of the
     United States International Trade Commission for a term
     expiring December 16, 2027, vice David S. Johanson, term
     expired.

                            VOTE EXPLANATION

  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. President, I missed the following votes, but had I
been present, I would have voted:

       No on rollcall vote No. 196, Motion to invoke cloture on
     Executive Calendar No. 779 Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to
     be United States District Judge for the Southern District of
     Florida.
       No on rollcall vote No. 197, Confirmation of Executive
     Calendar No. 779 Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United
     States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW IVES

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Matthew
Ives of Peterborough as July's Granite Stater of the Month for his
extraordinary commitment to helping others through his service as a
volunteer trauma nurse in Ukraine.
  Matthew has dedicated his career to the care of others. His path into
nursing began with years of service in healthcare, working as a
lifeguard, EMT, 911 dispatcher, pharmacy technician, and ultimately
graduating from nursing school at Nashua Community College. After he
witnessed the suffering caused by Russia's full-scale invasion of
Ukraine, Matthew asked himself what he could do to help. He recognized
a critical need for additional training in lifesaving trauma care,
particularly the proper use of tourniquets to prevent otherwise
survivable injuries from becoming life-threatening.
  In 2024, Matthew traveled to Ukraine for his first volunteer
deployment. Working in a bomb-damaged stabilization point near the
frontlines, he treated both military personnel and civilians suffering
from burns, broken bones, shrapnel wounds, and other traumatic
injuries. Matthew has repeatedly returned because he knows that the
need for care remains great. Even when he is back in the United States,
he continues to support the people he met in Ukraine by helping secure
the resources that they need to continue their lifesaving work. In
addition to training and treating patients,

he has personally helped provide supplies and equipment, including
funding vehicles and medical equipment for those serving on the
frontlines.
  Matthew says that New Hampshire's ``Live Free or Die'' spirit has
shaped the way that he views the resilience of the Ukrainian people. He
sees that same determination in those who continue to defend their
communities despite immense hardship, refusing to surrender their
freedom in the face of tyranny. His work reminds Granite Staters that
courage often takes the form of quietly showing up each day to serve
others, even in the most dangerous circumstances.
  Matthew has returned to Ukraine, where he trains Ukrainian
servicemembers in lifesaving medical skills and continues to provide
care on the frontlines. Matthew's compassion, courage, and selflessness
are why I am proud to name him July's Granite Stater of the
Month.

                           LAKE TAHOE SUMMIT

 Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of Senator
Cortez Masto, Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, Congressman Kiley, and
Congressman Amodei to celebrate an incredible milestone for Lake Tahoe,
the crown jewel of Nevada and California. In 1997, Nevada Senator Harry
Reid and California Senator Dianne Feinstein spearheaded the inaugural
Lake Tahoe Summit. This event brought together Federal, State,
regional, and local leaders, the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California,
scientists, environmental advocates, and economic interests to address
the deteriorating clarity of Lake Tahoe's waters. It marked a defining
moment in bipartisan collaboration to protect one of the Nation's most
iconic and treasured landscapes, and this year, we are celebrating 30
years of that partnership.
  Lake Tahoe is an amazing natural wonder. It is the oldest freshwater,
permanent lake in North America, and the third oldest in the world at
2.3 million years old. It is also the second deepest lake in the United
States, plunging to a depth of 1,645 feet, with waters so clear that
objects can be seen at depths exceeding 70 feet. The Wa;i.;iw (Washoe
Tribe of Nevada and California) are the original stewards of Lake
Tahoe, and the Lake continues to hold great significance as their
ancestral, current, and future home. Straddling the border of
California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a national
treasure that we are all so proud to protect.
  Following the inaugural Tahoe Summit hosted by Senators Reid and
Feinstein, the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, or EIP,
was created to restore Lake Tahoe's water quality and strengthen the
region's environment and economy for future generations. The Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency and more than 80 partners collectively known
as Team Tahoe have worked together to guide and implement the EIP;
today, the EIP is one of the Nation's most successful conservation and
restoration programs with more than 900 projects implemented across the
areas of watersheds and water quality, aquatic invasive species, forest
health, sustainable recreation and transportation, and science,
stewardship, and accountability.
  Lake Tahoe is an irreplaceable natural, cultural, and economic
treasure--a jewel of the Sierra--whose protection is both a solemn
responsibility and a profound privilege. The 30th annual Lake Tahoe
Summit will be a celebration of Lake Tahoe and the power of public-
private partnerships that benefit the lake, economy, and community. The
Tahoe Federal delegation, State and local officials, members of Team
Tahoe, and the public will come together at this event to celebrate the
progress made over the last 30 years and commit to solving the
challenges of the next 30 years. I am so honored to be hosting this
year's event that will recognize the incredible legacy of my dear
friend Senator Reid, and I look forward to continuing that legacy with
my fellow colleagues as we work to protect this special place.

      By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. Fetterman, and Mrs. Fischer):
  S. 5015. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to
review and evaluate the processes for updating maps that depict the
extent of the availability of broadband internet access service in the
United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
  Mr. Thune. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of
the bill be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be
printed in the Record, as follows: