I rise today to talk about my support for the Senate tax reform bill and to encourage Congress to help American families. Our economy and our workforce have changed over the last few decades, and our Tax Code must catch up. If we want to…

I rise today to thank Father Steven Boes from Boys Town for delivering our opening prayer this morning. The work he does to help at-risk youth across America is awe-inspiring, and I am proud to say that he is a Nebraskan. Boys Town is a…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.

Defending our Constitution and strengthening our National security are my most important priorities, and it is an honor to be on this committee to put some focus on that.

I rise this evening to speak about tax reform, which is so important for families in Nebraska and throughout this country. The last time Congress comprehensively reformed the Tax Code was in 1986, and we all agree it is long overdue. My…

It is an honor to be on the committee.

I think we should be concerned. Do you think we are doing enough to build resilience in the system or to have back-ups, or is there a lot more that we can do?

When I go and talk to the law enforcement in the Omaha area, I ask them: What is the one thing that we can do more to help you with, gun violence and things like that?

I would just like to associate myself with your comments, sir, in praising the ranking member. Senator Reed went through a long list of people who have gotten the NDAA across the finish line for more than half a century in a row. As a…

the consideration of Federal judges with lifetime appointments is perhaps the most important and long-lasting work this body will do between now and the end of the year. Every Senator--Republican and Democrat--took an oath to perform this…

I rise today to speak about the National Defense Authorization Act. The process of negotiating the annual defense bill is one that has a long and important history on Capitol Hill. This afternoon, the Senate voted to pass a conference…

I thank Chairman Brady for the time and for his leadership as we continue our efforts to pass this historic legislation. Mr. Speaker, after nearly 7 years of work in the Ways and Means Committee and more than 31 years since our last true…

There's serious allegations they need to be investigated.

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Rollcall No. 628. ____________________

Not only will this help boost productivity, but advancements in digital analytics can improve how we feed our communities and conserve our natural resources.

As a cattle rancher, I thank you for your respect to my privacy.

I rise today to share my strong support for Steve Grasz, who has been nominated by President Trump to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The junior Senator from Nebraska and I asked Nebraskans to express…

I recently toured the newly renovated United States Capitol dome right nearby and, of course, was well aware it contains a striking fresco at the top. The title of that fresco is The Apotheosis of Washington, a bit of a peculiar image for…