I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 2771. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk…

I now ask for a second reading, but, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on the next…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 547. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative…

We have seen the vital role alliances play in effectively countering and responding to the destabilizing actions of rogue states like Russia.

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. (Ms. ROSEN assumed the Chair.) Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous…

I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to allow these highly qualified Federal law enforcement nominations to move forward. In my State of Nevada, the position of U.S. attorney has been unfilled for nearly a year. This…

Senator, I will reiterate what my colleague from Minnesota said. I do not serve on the Judiciary Committee, and I do not serve in the Department of Justice. Therefore, I am not privy to the information that has been provided in privacy to…

I am disappointed because I hear my colleague, but he is not listening. He keeps repeating the same talking point that he is defending law enforcement when, at the same time, he is harming law enforcement across the country. This really is…

I rise to join my good colleague Senator Rosen and my other colleagues in urging our friend and Senator from Arkansas to allow the nomination of these candidates for U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal to move forward. And let me just start by…

I think that anybody who goes to a doctor and talks about their physical health, and has a funding source for that, that should be on par with mental health.

I truly believe that when they are in crisis mode, there should be a place to call.

My goal has been to tear down that barrier and do away with stigma.

People in crisis related to mental illness and substance use disorder are more likely to encounter police than get medical attention.

We encourage the Committee to advance the CAHOOTS Act to provide states with enhanced Medicaid funding.

Mental health and substance use disorders are health care issues, not crimes.

I hear every day that one of the most critical ways we can protect kids' mental health is by keeping our schools open.

I cannot thank you enough for this conversation, Mr. Chairman.

I just so appreciate the comments today on the need for more robust crisis services for kids.