I do think this connects to Senator Kaine and Senator Murkowski, the points about that we have an opportunity now to look at the unemployment insurance system, how it works and how it doesn't.

Our bill would expand the R&D tax credit for new and small businesses by doubling the cap on the startup credit.

I think it absolutely will be a priority for me and for the Department.

Together, these provisions will help secure U.S. supply chains, boost the economic recovery from COVID-19, and increase our competitiveness with China.

I think there are many opportunities for better collaboration both on the administration of benefits and on the fight against fraud.

I do not see any reason why we would want to go from what is seen as the world's standard today to the most regressive treatment of R&D going forward.

I introduced the bill that Senator Young talked about. It is a bipartisan bill with him and Senators Cortez Masto, Portman, and Sasse.

I believe we also have to work to protect retirement accounts from potential cyber security threats.

Without robust support from SNAP and WIC and other Federal nutrition and food assistance programs, countless more of our friends and neighbors won't know where their next meal is coming from.

Hunger is so heartbreaking and food insecurity is plaguing my state just as it is the rest of the country.

We can and must do much better.

The solution is all about access and making it easier for folks to access food.

Yet, American Recovery Act which we passed and sent to President Biden just yesterday provides billions in additional food support.

Today I rise in strong support of the American Rescue Plan Act, ambitious and urgently needed legislation to end the COVID-19 epidemic and to facilitate our economic recovery. The Federal Government has a responsibility to provide support…

This is no way for Americans to be living in the 21st century. And we need bold leadership at the EPA to clean up these contaminated sites and safeguard the American people.

One area where we know the EPA must take quick action is addressing PFAS and other forever chemicals.

I strongly support these efforts.

I call up amendment No. 1344 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New…