Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to strengthen the resources and support that we provide to entrepreneurs, and to strengthen oversight of the SCORE program. In 1964, the Small Business Administration recognized that…

Mr. President, this week is National Small Business Week, which is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit behind American enterprise. But, as I was reminded by a piece that was published recently in the Wall Street Journal, it is…

Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the amendment offered by the Senator from Arizona. Nuclear Submarine Fire Before I do that, I want to recognize and acknowledge the tremendous and outstanding and remarkable work done by the…

Mr. President, I rise in support of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, which will help speed safe and effective drugs and medical devices to the patients who need them. This bipartisan, consensus bill was developed…

I thank the ranking member for yielding his time. Mr. Chairman, the amendment I am sponsoring today sends a loud and clear message to the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. It sends a message that we recognize that the problem of…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3197 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce S. 3196 and S. 3197. This legislation will strengthen the resources and support that we provide to women entrepreneurs, and to strengthen oversight of the SBA's technical assistance programs. The…

So just to be clear, the Catch Shares Program, as you've heard over and over again, suits the fishermen of my district. It serves them well. It brings about a tremendous amount more safety. When they had allocations, they had to go out…

Reclaiming my time, how much time do I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 30 seconds remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maine will be postponed. {time} 1550 Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Pompeo

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 5, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $38,000,000)''. Page 7, line 11, after the dollar amount…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce The Clean Cookstoves Support Act, which addresses a serious global environmental and public health issue. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by my friend and colleague, Senator Durbin. Nearly…

Mr. President, I rise today in strong support of The Violence Against Women Act. This consequential measure reauthorizes a landmark federal law and, once the Senate has finished a free and open debate including a full range of amendments…

Madam President, this is an important victory for the U.S. Postal Service and the American economy. The Postal Service is the linchpin of a $1.1 trillion mailing and mail-related industry that employs nearly 8.7 million Americans in fields…

Madam President, I support this amendment. There is an inexcusable backlog at OPM in processing the application for retirement benefits. It has caused real hardships for some retired Federal employees and postal employees. This bill will…

Madam President, first let me commend the Senator from Missouri for this amendment. It does make a great deal of sense to have the hardship exemption and to give more time for individuals who are injured in war zones and longer deadlines…

I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I urge support of Senator DeMint's amendment. It protects the first amendment rights of postal workers by requiring that unions obtain prior approval from workers before spending their dues on political…

Madam President, I believe the odds of our getting the 60 votes for final passage are increased if I make my statement later, rather than delivering it right now. I will deliver my statement after the vote, but I do wish to thank Senator…