Had I been present for the vote today on H.R. 5863, I would have voted ``yea.'' Had I been present for the vote on H.R. 3019, I would have voted ``yea.'' personal explanation

As Senator Merkley highlighted, the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, also known as PL-566, has been especially beneficial.

I applaud your and the President's efforts to condemn Hamas' invasion on October 7, to secure a ceasefire, and to secure the release of hostages.

It is reasonable to assess that Israel has used U.S. provided weapons in instances inconsistent with international humanitarian law.

I just want to say a couple of words about how important it is that we get back into our forests.

I am going to be very brief, but I want Senators to know that this is about standing up for schools that need to replace lead pipes. That is the kind of effort that Senator Cornyn, Senator Padilla, myself, and others said was essential for…

the Senate will take a vote shortly on a resolution from Senator Schmitt dealing with infrastructure funding. The discussion of the resolution has been pretty quiet because, on its face, it looks like it is an issue dealing with a lot of…

I think your Department is drunk on money, I think you are drunk on power, and I think we have to wheel it back.

Unfortunately, the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget cuts to ocean research could have real impacts on NOAA's work in Oregon for ocean health.

There is little disagreement on the fact that you do have billions and billions and billions of dollars to spend.

We should prioritize Federal water investments that protect, preserve, and optimize our over-exploited water supplies instead of big, controversial projects.

The entire Oregon Delegation, Democrats and Republicans, have made it very clear and signed letters to say that we want the WOOP to remain in place.

I want to be abundantly clear. Representative Bentz and I share Roseburg as a district... It is vitally important that that stay in the WOOP.

there can be no doubt that this country is experiencing a youth mental health crisis. I also agree with the Surgeon General and other experts that social media plays a part in that crisis. However, I recognize social media is also an…

I want those permits renewed.

It seems to be the exact opposite of, shall we say, any extractive activity.

The president is right to withhold those weapons. He is right to speak about this publicly, and he's right to draw the line on the invasion of Rafah.

Yes, I think it's very accurate. It's a massive diplomatic dodge.