you've caught my attention on the U.S. SAFE WEB reauthorization

I believe the FTC's section 6(b) authority could provide some much needed transparency to consumers about the data practices of large technology companies.

Thank you all very much.

this Subcommittee and me personally, will do everything we can to provide you the resources, both legal and financial, and we will continue to monitor.

I have a strong interest in ensuring that your agency has the resources it needs to effectively and efficiently protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices.

I also need from you not only yours--as Commissioner Phillips indicated a willingness to provide us...

I want to make sure that as we develop legislation, we're not operating in a vacuum...

Every time I go home, the people of Kansas never cease to inspire me. This Veterans Day, it was my hometown of Great Bend and my home county of Barton County who inspired me. On Veterans Day, not only did we commemorate the 100th…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Democratic leader, but no later than November 16, Senator Paul or his designee be recognized to make a motion to discharge S.J. Res…

tomorrow the Senate will consider Kansan Michelle Bowman to serve on the Federal Board of Governors for the seat reserved for a community banker or a community bank regulator. To understand her qualifications, we should first look at the…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, amendment No. 4054 be modified with the changes that are at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Will Ruder

I rise this evening to pay tribute to a longtime member of my staff. Will Ruder has served Kansans for 11 years and counting, including the last 2 years as legislative director in our office here in Washington. It is always difficult to…

I ask unanimous consent that John Rendon, a Coast Guard fellow in Senator Wicker's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

They made clear to me that they too understand the serious nature of the disappearance of Mr. Khashoggi. They also assured me that they will conduct a complete, thorough investigation of all of the facts surrounding Mr. Khashoggi and that…

He has to own this situation, that eventually all the facts will come out and that even if MBS didn't know about the plot ahead of time, that he has to own this situation.

He had to own the facts of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance and apparent murder.

my assessment from these meetings is that there is a serious commitment to determine all of the facts and insure accountability, including accountability for Saudi Arabia's senior leaders.