Sexual abuse in any form is an especially troubling crime because its victims suffer both physical and mental trauma that can last a lifetime.

The significant sentences he received ensure that he'll never again hurt a young gymnast or any other child, but we must do more to prevent these horrific crimes from happening again.

I joined Senator Feinstein in introducing the bill entitled 'Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse in Safe Sports Authorization Act.'

When the abuse if by a coach or a team doctor and the victim is a minor, the betrayal of the trust is even greater.

I wrote the FBI Director to request a briefing on the Bureau's involvement in this case.

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on July 23, 2018, for travel restrictions due to inclement weather. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``Yes'' on rollcall No. 366. ``Yes'' on rollcall No. 367. ____________________

Mr. President, today I rise to voice my support for the brave men and women of America's Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE. Unfortunately, a resolution that would have shown this body's unanimous support for these…

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Madam President, we will vote today on the confirmation of Ryan Bounds to the Ninth Circuit. He has been nominated to fill the vacancy left by Judge O'Scannlain. Mr. Bounds once served as a law clerk to Ninth Circuit Judge O'Scannlain. Mr…

The renewable fuels standard is critical to America's farmers.

Mr. President, as I have done two or three times before in the last week, I would take some of my colleagues' time to discuss the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. I think the debate…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Stump…

A lot of youth has stepped up and are paying attention to where this goes.

Madam President, as we all know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is a component of the Department of Justice. It is frequently described as the premier law enforcement agency in the country. The FBI's investigative authority has only…

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 President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to yield back the remainder of the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Ney nomination?

Mr. President, I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…