I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute be withdrawn, the Wicker substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to, and the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection…

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 3153), as amended, was passed.

I want to commend Senator Toomey and thank him for his expertise, for his foresight, and for his courage on the issue of ending these CARES Act-funded Federal Reserve programs. You have probably seen that over the last few days, he has…

As this year draws to a close, I rise to commemorate the historic Abraham Accords. After years of foreign policy experts saying it could not be done, President Trump and his team have now brokered peace between Israel and the Kingdom of…

Today, I rise to recognize Nicole Inman and her great memory, who, over the past many months, was recognized by her friends, family, and colleagues as a warrior of hope. Nicole recently lost her courageous battle with cancer. Many across…

I rise today to recognize a significant legislative victory the Senate delivered for women veterans that will eliminate barriers to care and services that many women face when accessing the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA estimates…

one of the most solemn eulogies any man can deliver is for a fallen officer killed in the line of duty. Senator Boozman and I have delivered too many of these eulogies already, and we regret that we must do so again, but we want to…

I rise today with my friend and colleague from Arkansas to honor Helena-West Helena Police Officer Travis Wallace, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on Thursday, November 12. Officer Wallace was trying to apprehend a…

the U.S. Air Force's 389th Fighter Squadron--known, respected, and feared around the globe as the Thunderbolts--flew downrange from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to support Operations Inherent Resolve and…

I rise to honor the United Nations World Food Programme, which is receiving the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize today. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to those ``who shall have done the most, or the best work, for fraternity between nations, for…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Joe Morgan

Arkansas is known as the Natural State, and few have been more dedicated to preserving Arkansas in all of its natural beauty than was Joe Morgan. Joe passed away last month at the age of 76. Joe was a lifelong Arkansan. He studied at…

I was unable to attend votes today due to self-quarantining for COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 242 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 243. Personal Explanation

for many years, I have supported the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The bill always contains many worthy provisions, and it usually passes with large majorities. After all, who wants to vote no when the common refrain to pass…

I thank the distinguished ranking member from Missouri for his leadership on continuing the biennial consideration for the Water Resources Development Act. Today, I rise in strong support of S. 1811, the Water Resources Development Act of…

I thank my friend, Chairman Engel, and Ranking Member McCaul for their leadership on this matter and all the members on the Foreign Affairs Committee who worked so diligently to support the people of Hong Kong, their autonomy, and their…

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker), my friend, for yielding. I rise today in strong support of S. 461, the HBCU PARTNERS Act, introduced by my friend from South Carolina in the Senate, Senator Tim Scott; and my good…

In March, our public health experts said that we needed to stay home to fight this virus and to bend the curve. Those public health experts urged the administration and Congress to design COVID-19 relief that included 8 weeks of paycheck…