Mr. President, this is Holly Durben from Shenandoah, IA. Holly was someone who loved animals and loved nature. She was a people person. The thing that she loved most in the world was her family. But tragically, Holly took her last breath…

Mr. President, many times my fellow Senators have heard me say that my definition of a university is a place where controversy ought to run rampant. The point of going to college is not for all students to come out thinking exactly the…

Mr. President, we all know that our country is facing a drug crisis. I think it is pretty well known, as the CDC has reported, that over 100,000 Americans died from a drug overdose over a recent 12- month period. Although fentanyl drugs…

Madam President, the words I just heard from the Senator from Oregon are very refreshing, and I thank him for making those statements. Thank you very much.

Madam President, I come to the floor today to discuss what anybody ought to discuss with a heavy heart because when it comes to fighting drug abuse, the United States seems to be losing. Over 100,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of women in my district for their hard work that led to a historic game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. On Sunday, the Iowa Women's Basketball team earned an impressive 88- 61 win in their Big Ten…

Madam President, this week marks the 80th year since FDR delivered his ``Day of Infamy'' speech. That was in a joint session of Congress. FDR told the Nation that the United States of America was under attack. Besides that attack, Pearl…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor several men and women for dedicating their lives to the service of this country and to Iowa. Recently, three University of Iowa alumni, a staff member and a graduate student, received the 2021 Hawkeye…

Before I give up the floor, I would like to suggest that we can start sitting down with the Senator from Connecticut and a lot of other Senators who are interested in this issue, both on the Republican side and the Democrat side, with the…

Reserving the right to object, I would like to give some remarks. I want to start off with a process question to all the 100 Senators. Obviously, this is an important issue with a lot of people. Democrats control every committee in this…

I made the request. So there isn't any objection, so my bill passes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. No. Objection is heard. He did object. Objection is heard.

Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I would ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 62, which is S. 1775, the Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of…

Madam President, it is typical for commentators to talk about how China is no longer really a communist nation. Of course, only the most ardent China apologist would question that China is still a one-party, authoritarian state. It is just…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Debi Butler with Brain Health Now. Debi is leading an effort to end the stigma surrounding mental illness by shifting the conversation to brain health. As a parent and former educator, I know how…

Madam Speaker, I rise today as the United States Supreme Court is considering one of the most consequential cases of my lifetime. The case, Dobbs v. Jackson, will have enormous implications for the future. Simply put, it will determine…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share a heartwarming story about total strangers coming together to make a positive impact in a child's life in my district. Six-year-old Keagan Berding of Bettendorf, Iowa, loves to run. Diagnosed with autism…

I think it is important to point out that State workers' compensation systems are already effectively monitored through State oversight.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize a man from my district for his commitment to keeping Iowa beautiful and preserving some of our most treasured historical sites. Marc Moen, a developer in Iowa City, was recently presented with the…