Madam President, I come to the floor today to speak on the issue of climate change. Before I do, I would like to read a quote. What is a conservative after all but one who conserves, one who is committed to protecting and holding close the…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Ayotte). Without objection, it is so ordered. Climate Change

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 84, nays 3, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

Mr. Chairman, I would just respond to my colleague's concern by stating that the concerns that he raises, that the Fish and Wildlife Service raises, are legitimate concerns. But they are concerns that are already being addressed by other…

Mr. Chairman, in February of 2014, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking called--and it is important to know what it is called--Management of Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights. In December…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

someone also introduced the war on poverty by President Johnson.

this was really not about you or housing; this was politically motivated.

There should also be the awareness that most of the healthcare informatics components... should be able to go directly to the marketplace.

The SOFTWARE Act really addresses much of what we are going to discuss today.

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Boustany The…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. Each amount…

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the recognition. I want to begin by saying I think the committee has done an amazing job with consistently making reductions in what they are spending. It is appropriate that we do that because we are $19.3…

Mr. Chairman, I have heard every excuse that there is--always do--and I know that spending reductions are not popular around here. I get it. I know it. But let me tell you what I think also is not proper. I think that it is immoral for us…

We cannot lose site of the polluter pays principle that has guided this program since its inception.

Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund more than 35 years ago but communities across our country are still dealing with the legacy of toxic waste.

I know that some of my Republican colleagues have opposed them in the past but I hope they will join me now in supporting them to protect taxpayers and the environment.

I think that it is likely that the most difficult orphaned sites will continue to find their way to the National Priorities List, unless financial assurances are required.