I am pleased to join the distinguished senior Senator from Florida in submitting a resolution to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Corporation for National and Community Service, our Nation's largest grant-making…

I am optimistic, having talked to Chairman Shuster in the House and others that we can move that in addition to other transportation legislation.

The amendment I have introduced with Senator Landrieu addresses a number of issues that are important to America's forest products industry. In particular, the amendment specifies that the Department of Energy and the General Services…

I thank the Senator. We believe this amendment is a step forward to ensure GSA and DOE's green building policies support domestically sourced wood. I look forward to working with the Senator and committee leadership as this legislation…

I want to thank the chairman for yielding, but more importantly for his leadership. The people sent me to Congress to help preserve liberty for future generations by limiting government and growing the economy. There's not a single law…

I look forward to working with my colleagues, as well as NASA and the Administration to tackle these challenges.

I think that is one of the reasons why the NASA 2013 Authorization Act does direct NASA to come up with a roadmap.

I believe that they must be accompanied by strong oversight provisions to ensure that taxpayer investments are protected.

Given these high costs, particular attention must be paid to the success of these programs and, where problems exist--and it appears as if the Department is continuing to throw good money after bad--programs should be immediately stopped…

As this Congress continues attempts to reduce funding for preparedness programs, we need to understand that these reductions have a direct effect on the ability of first responders to save lives during times of disaster and tragedy.

For almost a decade, I have worked to improve disaster preparedness and planning for children and those with special needs and language barriers.

I am encouraged that we are moving forward but I am not convinced that anyone believes we have done all we can to ensure that this Nation's cyber networks are protected and resilient.

I think that one thing is certain, that both of the grant programs are extremely important.

I was troubled to learn that 500 people remained in shelters a month after Hurricane Sandy.

Since its inception, acquisition management has been a challenge for the Department.

Although they are on track to spend slightly less this fiscal year, the manner in which the Department utilized taxpayer funds to procure goods and services are of utmost concern.

Each year, the Department of Homeland Security spends approximately one-fourth of its entire budget on procuring goods and services.

This act is a critical first step to protecting children in schools.