when Congress enacts a law, you need a new law to change the old law, and that new law needs to go through the same process as the old law.

it seems a bit backward to me as we mainly end-up funding mitigation projects only after a disaster occurs.

when his nomination comes to the floor next week, I will vote to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. This is my first time voting on a Supreme Court nominee, and I don't take the decision lightly. It is a lifetime appointment, after…

I have 7 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…

I returned last week from the Middle East, where several colleagues and I spent the weekend meeting with leaders and security officials in Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel. As usual, the men and women who assisted us were consummate…

I ask unanimous consent that, notwithstanding rule XXII, all postcloture time on Executive Calendar No. 1, the Montenegro treaty, be expired; that all pending amendments be withdrawn, the resolution of ratification be reported, and the…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 202. Personal Explanation

I do not know if you are a Republican, a Democrat, or whatever; I could care less.

Like many Americans I am encouraged by the Trump administration's commitment to improving our Nation's crumbling infrastructure, following the example set by President Dwight Eisenhower in establishment of the interstate highway system.

What we urge you all to do--and you will have our support--is whatever infrastructure bill comes out, make sure water is included in it.

It is just communities in general.

As a former member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and now part of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I understand the importance of infrastructure investment.

Having clean water as part of that larger bill I think would be a tremendous investment.

It is clear that infrastructure investment boosts our economy, creates immediate jobs, and produces decades of economic opportunity.

What we are trying to do is get a smooth transition.

I think trade is really the answer.

the financing really is key.

The committee last year increased the cap for bonuses from $25,000 to $35,000. Do you anticipate a request that you'll be increasing the cap further?