I just want to add for the Record that the State of Florida matches their funds more than 2 to 1 already, so I am anxious to present the data here as it becomes necessary and is helpful to the exchange here. Madam Chair, I reserve the…

Again, I am grateful that Ms. Sewell and I could work together to come up with this amendment. I certainly urge its adoption as we do move forward with the bill. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The…

If confirmed, what would you do to ensure that these mandates are completed?

I claim the time in opposition to the motion to recommit the pending bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

Again, I would like to take this time to thank my colleagues for taking the time to consider the reauthorization of this important program. The MIECHV Program has bipartisan support due to its focus on achieving real results for families…

Again, I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment as well as support the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr…

until you arrived to relieve me, I had been presiding since the opening of the Senate this morning, and I had the opportunity to listen to lengthy speeches from the Democratic leader and the assistant Democratic leader this morning. I…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Flake). Without objection, it is so ordered. Healthcare

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, beginning on line 17, strike ``of the service delivery model or models that the eligible entity may need…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I support this amendment, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, that is designed to serve families with young children living in communities at risk of a range of negative outcomes. Today, HHS allocates money for…

Since the creation of the MIECHV Program, States have been required to demonstrate their home visiting programs result in measurable improvements in six benchmark areas specified in the law. One of the benchmark areas States can choose to…

I urge support of this amendment and the underlying bill so that we can help children. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs…

I rise today to speak on the Defense authorization bill. Congress has passed this bipartisan legislation every year for the past 55 years. Once again, this year, the Senate is debating this critical legislation to provide our men and women…

I rise this morning to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring a dedicated community leader from our district, Alberto ``Beto'' Gonzales, whose work with the youth of our Hispanic community serves as a shining example for current…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 513. Amendment No. 186 Offered by Mr. Ellison The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered…

16 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our Nation unites once again to honor the Americans killed on that horrific day. Our minds are filled with the haunting images of the burning towers, the crumbling structure of…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering September 11 and Recognizing STRATCOM