This is not just a break from tradition; it is a radical pivot by Secretary Haaland and Director Klein with catastrophic repercussions for our energy future.

With fewer opportunities to lease in U.S. waters, investment will flow overseas and hostile nations will have greater influence over global energy markets.

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Cotton and I be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes, followed by Senator Tuberville for up to 10 minutes, prior to the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

It seems clear that the Park Service is failing to keep the three legs of the stool in balance.

I believe everybody in this room shares a common goal. We all want to improve our parks and leave them in better condition than how we found them.

I rise today to recognize the Harding University football team on winning the 2023 Division II NCAA National Championship. The school is proud to call Searcy, AR, home, and we are pleased to join all those celebrating this historic…

I join Senator Boozman today in congratulating the Harding University Bisons from Searcy, AR, for winning their first ever Division II football championship against the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers in a decisive victory--38 to 7…

It is clear that we need to face the reality that the Park Service is falling short of this goal.

It seems clear that the Park Service never really understood the real scope of the problem.

I was stunned to find out that the Park Service is inflating its backlog by 35 percent, or roughly $3.7 billion, with absolutely no justification.

I am also deeply concerned with findings that the National Park Service is not adequately monitoring completed deferred maintenance projects, particularly projects that immediately affect the health, life, and safety of members of the…

Clinton likes them young.

Reserving the right to object, I voted for this legislation in July as part of the annual Defense bill, and I don't personally oppose its passage. Senator Lee and Senator Paul have reservations about the bill, though they couldn't be…

For me it is a sad day to come to this House floor. When I think of all the battles on this House floor over the better part of a decade that I have been a part of and witnessing the leadership of Kevin McCarthy, I have to flip Shakespeare…

It is just raising that limit to be able to do purchases without competitively bidding.

The bottom line is, I asked for a report just in the Little Rock and Tulsa Districts over a 2-year timeframe. These two provisions cost $18 million.

I think this is her last WRDA, so, we need to make it a good one.

At its core, the right-to-work movement is deeply racist.