I thank the Senator for her work on behalf of her constituents in Michigan and all people struggling with mental illness. She is a strong advocate and I am very pleased we were able to work together on this important issue. As she…

Mr. President, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in four adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder that could be treated if diagnosed and treated properly. The bill the chairman brings…

Madam President, I would ask for an additional 5 minutes for the Senator from New Hampshire. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, I wish to speak about the same topic as my good friend from Oklahoma. I was at the Supreme Court listening to the arguments on this case, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, and another case involving a Pennsylvania company which I…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for hosting this Special Order. There is no greater defender or champion for faith or family or freedom than Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to protect the conscience of…

I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of a great American hero. On October 13, 2010, Missouri's Second District lost a fearless young man when Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge made the ultimate sacrifice for his country…

President Obama and the administration have taken the uber-Presidency to a whole new level. Time and time again, we have seen President Obama stretch the constitutional limits of the office. When President Obama simply disagrees with a…

Woman, I am proud to stand here with my colleagues today in support of H.R. 3189, the Water Rights Protection Act. With the drought going on in California, and the Federal Government strong-arming private property owners into giving up…

Madam President, as we talk today about passing new laws, I would like to take a few minutes to talk about enforcing the laws the Congress has already passed. I want to talk today about something that I believe has been pushed to the…

On Thursday, March 13, 2014 I was unable to be in Washington, D.C. and vote on the legislative business of the day. On Ordering the Previous Question for consideration of H. Res. 515, a resolution providing for consideration of both H.R…

Sometimes you just have to say enough is enough. I stand before you today in the hopes that we can come together and understand that today is that day. Enough is enough. Federal unemployment insurance must be extended--and extended…

Mr. President, I rise to talk about the new numbers that have been released on the President's health care plan. Yesterday the administration announced that slightly more than 4.2 million people have signed up for health plans through the…

On rollcall No. 93 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:

Mr. President, I want to talk for a few minutes today about health care and more inquiries I have from the people I work for in our State about health care. Like we always do, I followed up with them to verify that I understand their…

I want to thank the chairman for yielding me time. I particularly want to thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Duffy) for his leadership on this important issue and for standing up on behalf of hardworking American families. I rise…

Mr. President, first of all, I want to say I am glad Senator Kaine has been here talking about this important issue today-- the tragedy of Syria, the tragedy of the barrel bombs, this hideous way to kill people where you fly over with…

My colleagues have done a good job of listing some of the problems of CFPB. I would like to give you an example of some of the overreach of this new agency already. A small community bank in my district, they purchased a small lending…

I want to thank the chairman of the committee for working with us today. I rise in support of H.R. 2804, the ALERRT Act. This legislation represents a very important effort to bring some common sense and transparency to an out-of-control…