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I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…
I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
We were obviously early on concerned that Big Oil was taking advantage, particularly of Putin's invasion of Ukraine to drive up prices.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 290, S. 2116. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1042, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…
They could've been the environmental Paul Revere, but instead, they were more like Rip Van Wrinkle.
today the Senate passed H.R. 815, the National Security Act of 2024. This bill supports Ukrainian victory against Putin and his war machine, bolsters Israel's security, and reiterates our longstanding commitment to Taiwan and its…
it is my honor to pay tribute to a great leader and exceptional officer of the U.S. Army, COL Deborah ``Debbie'' J. McDonald, as she retires after nearly 40 years of service to the Army and our Nation. A proud Rhode Islander, Debbie grew…
I am delighted to join my colleagues here to support the EPA's new tailpipe emissions standards. Rhode Island has long ridden along with California on its emissions standards, and we are delighted to see the EPA following along with strong…
This week, nearly 30,000 runners from 118 countries and all 50 States came together to run the 128th Boston Marathon. That makes this a fitting week to recognize the legacy of Ellison ``Tarzan'' Brown, a Rhode Islander and member of the…
We need an immigration system that is safe, orderly, and fair. We have real challenges at the southern border. I have been there, and I have seen it. There must be a fair process for those looking to come legally, and anyone who poses a…
Most Americans understand that paying taxes is not just a legal obligation, it's also a duty to their communities and to their country.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates tax cheats cost the U.S. at least $688 billion in 2021 alone.
We have seen in my lifetime a collapse in the share of United States (U.S.) revenues that corporations contribute down to 6 percent.
Most Americans understand that paying taxes is not just a legal obligation, it's also a duty to their communities and to their country.
The super-rich stash nearly $2 trillion in offshore tax havens.
The super-rich stash nearly $2 trillion in offshore tax havens.
The IRS had taken virtually no compliance actions to meaningfully enforce FATCA.