In New Mexico, we have a rich cultural history rooted in Native American tradition. It is the bedrock of who we are as New Mexicans.

These items are not pieces of art--they are spiritual objects--deeply important for tribal identity.

I'm also proud to welcome growing bipartisan support for this legislation in the United States Senate.

Well, we really appreciate your efforts and, as you know, the Acoma Shield is one of the many instances where the deeply important cultural items have been sold internationally.

This is a problem that affects all of us, and we need to work collectively to put a stop to it.

We're in the process of working through that with our partners.

Madam President, I wish to say a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Donda Morgan, who retired at the end of last month after 17 years and 8 months with my office. I do this knowing that she shies away from fuss and attention…

Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, alongside my colleague and friend from Maine, Senator Susan Collins. We are going to hear from her in a few minutes. I want to say a few words about an issue…

We want them to do so safely. And parents and coaches have good reason to be concerned about the dangers of concussions.

I'm working with Senate colleagues to get this important bill signed in this Congress.

Since the establishment of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument it has certainly been a tremendous asset for the local community and small businesses.

I know there are many New Mexicans, especially from the Northeastern part of the state, that are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to go visit and hopefully see it open for things like hiking and hunting and camping next year.

It would permanently protect unique geologic, paleontological and cultural resources in the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah area.

This bill would finally resolve a number of, literally decades long, public land and resource issues in Northwestern New Mexico.

It would allow the Navajo Nation to receive its final settlement acts pursuant to a legal settlement dating back to 1974.

It seems like every few months, we hear about another pharmaceutical company raising the cost of a certain drug or device to a new astronomical price.

Unfortunately, it's not our first hearing on such matters. I mean, we are talking and dealing with Turing and Valeant and Mylan and Gilead, and seeing a really disturbing pattern where Congress provides a variety of mechanisms to invest in…

Mr. President, this week marks a sad milestone for the U.S. Senate, a milestone of inaction, obstruction, and failure. This week marks 6 months since President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. President Obama did…