The use of performance enhancing substance was pervasive for more than a decade, and that everyone in baseball -- the players, the union, the owners and the commissioner -- were responsible.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 7240, the READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill, I authored with Africa Subcommittee Ranking Member Chris Smith, is a straightforward reauthorization of the Reinforcing…

No, no, Chris, if he has top secret documents, certainly on the other side of his possession of that, we would want to know what foreign nationals has he been in contact with, what foreign nationals around Mar-a-Lago has he been in contact…

No, no, Chris. And that`s why this ruling has extraordinary consequences on the investigation. And that`s why I hope the DOJ appeals it as quickly as possible so they can continue their investigation.

I see this as a party, a MAGA party that no longer is confident that they can win elections with votes. And so, now, they`re seeking to enact their political will through violence they prefer and they`re more comfortable with violence over…

But it takes responsible Republicans to unify and speak out against that. Otherwise, every day MAGA Americans will see it as a permissive lane, a green light, if you will to commit violence.

Mr. President, I rise today because today is a bittersweet day for me. I rise to recognize and express my gratitude for the outstanding work of Vanessa Valdivia, who has served as my communications director since my first day here in the…

Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022. This legislation would finalize this multidecade effort by the Tule River Tribe to provide clean drinking water to their people and…

Mr. President, I have six 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…

(English translation of statement made in Spanish is as follows:) Vanessa, I wish you all the luck in your next chapter. Don't forget your friends here in the Senate. I have no doubt that you will continue to do great things working for…

Mr. Speaker, more than 81,000 servicemembers have been designated as prisoners of war or missing in action. On September 16, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we recognize their heroism. Some of these great Americans are honored at…

Mr. Speaker, I know the American people are feeling the effects of higher prices. That is why Congressional Democrats continue our work to provide relief to America's working families who are struggling to make ends meet by putting people…

Mr. Speaker, I want to first thank my colleague from the great State of Washington, Ms. DelBene, as well as my good friend from Pennsylvania, Mr. Kelly, as well as my fellow doctor, Dr. Bucshon. This was how legislative processes should…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my colleague, Representative DelBene's bill, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. I have heard from countless patients in my southern California district whose care has been delayed for…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the confirmation of Martin Estrada to be U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. The Central District of California is the largest Federal judicial district in the country. It serves…

And that is why I introduced the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act--check it out--which informs high school students about career and technical education opportunities before they commit to a traditional 4-year university and…

As Members of the Small Business Committee, we hear directly from small business owners and their employees on a regular basis on the challenges they face right now.

I really appreciate all of our witnesses focusing on youth apprenticeship. It is critically important.