Hard-working Americans are bearing the brunt of increased healthcare costs from hospital consolidation.

We know that access to high-speed internet is essential to participating in the economy, including telehealth and telework.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Schmitt. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned, to convene for a pro forma session with no business being conducted on Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m.; and that when the Senate adjourns on Friday…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 257, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 256, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

If I could, I just wanted to also take this opportunity to thank Trish and echo the majority leader's words. All of us are grateful for her tremendous service to each and every one of us. As one of the few Senators who were here when she…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Booker). Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I am thrilled to join people across Washington State and across the country in recognizing Pride Month. Pride is an opportunity every year for people across our country and across the world to mark the progress we have made and the work…

they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and the COVID pandemic showed us just how painfully true that is when it comes to public health. Our public health system is our frontline defense--not only against deadly diseases…

I come to the floor today to honor distinguished Washington State senator, Tribal leader, and my friend John Richard McCoy. State Senator McCoy dedicated his life and career to public service. John served in the Air Force for two decades…

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks before the vote starts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering John McCoy

I have 10 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

Without robust investment, the agriculture sector, a bedrock of our economy, risks losing its global competitiveness.

Land-grant universities, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne, are responsible for about 70 percent of all the agricultural research in the United States.

How can we ensure that Congress is doing the right things addressing this in the farm bill?