FRC East is the Navy's only depot dedicated to maintaining the F-35B and if need, the F-35C.

along with Senator Collins, I am reintroducing legislation that would eliminate the sunset date for the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (the Council) so that this agency can further build upon its success in helping to…

I ask unanimous consent that Lucia Simonelli, an AAAS fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank the chairman of the Armed Services Committee for his bipartisan work with my senior Senator, Jack Reed, year after year on the National Defense authorizations.

On opening day, we take an oath of office. We take an oath not to a king, not to a President, but to protect and defend the Constitution. It is our solemn duty. In fact, this resolution sets forth the procedures for the next phase of our…

I ask that my colleagues join me and Senator Collins in supporting this amendment. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff members who actually made this Transportation, Housing and Urban Development-- T-HUD--bill…

I rise to speak in favor of the Jones amendment No. 1141, cosponsored by Senator McSally of Arizona. I want to thank the Senator from Alabama for filing this important amendment to preserve transit funding at the levels authorized by…

Since January, House Democrats have gotten to work, passing legislation that brings down healthcare costs and protects the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. We have gone to court to fight against the Trump administration's efforts to…

I am thrilled and delighted to follow my outstanding colleague from Maryland coming here to talk about climate change. That is the topic that brings me to the floor today as well. Those of us who are from coastal States not only have the…

I rise today to remember our colleague and friend, Kay Hagan. The daughter of a World War II veteran, with many other members of our Armed Forces in her family, Kay made service to others a cornerstone of her life. Indeed, she wove that…

today I would like to address my colleagues to discuss one of the latest attempts from the Trump administration to undermine and sabotage the Affordable Care Act. This week, the Senate will vote on a Congressional Resolution of…

In Rhode Island and across the country, the manufacturing industry employs Americans in high-paying, high- skilled jobs while driving innovation and bolstering our national defense. Unfortunately, manufacturers in my home State have…

Kay Hagan was an extraordinary individual, a great Senator from the State of North Carolina, and a great person. I had the opportunity to express my thoughts to her husband Chip, whom I talked with yesterday. We will all miss her advocacy…

I was unavoidably absent for two votes this evening due to a flight delay. Had I been present, I would have voted yea on amendment 961 and nay on amendment 1019. ____________________

First, I thank my colleagues, Mr. Engel and the members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, for their leadership on this bill, as well as, in particular, my colleague, Mr. Carter, for helping push this bill through, and Dr. Burgess for…

I think it is fair to say that California has been a hub of innovation.

Thank you very much.

Today's hearing is an opportunity to examine the state of competition in labor markets, as well as ways to promote the economic opportunity of hardworking Americans through the robust enforcement of our antitrust laws.