Let's just remember, we are here to protect the welfare of the American public, and we cannot close our eyes to the impacts of climate change: the drought, the flooding, the severe storms, the wildfire events that we are experiencing…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mr. DeSaulnier The Acting CHAIR. It…

Once again, this is a terribly misguided amendment to completely defund and eliminate the Council on Environmental Quality. I appreciate the remarks by the chair that, while in different administrations, we may feel differently about the…

This amendment completely eliminates the Council on Environmental Quality. This important office is responsible for coordinating the Federal Government's efforts to improve, preserve, and protect Americans' public health and the…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Maine is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the chair of this committee for opposing the amendment. As far as I am concerned, this amendment is extreme. It will not gain bipartisan support and become law. The draconian cuts proposed in this bill violate the agreement reached…

I am opposed to this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 95…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 116 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Maine is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Idaho will be postponed. Amendment No. 90 Offered by Mr. Gaetz The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

The job description of a Member of Congress is real short. It is to take care of your constituents and have oversight of the Federal Government. This amendment deals with the oversight portion. It is oversight of an unauthorized Federal…

Madam President, the Senate is about to cast its vote--a key vote--on passage of the first package of fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills. They include the Military Construction-VA bill, the Agriculture and FDA legislation, and the…

Madam President, I rise today to introduce the Working Waterfront Preservation Act, legislation to help preserve access by our Nation's fishermen and maritime workers to the waterfronts in coastal communities. I would like to thank my…

Last Wednesday night, a terrible tragedy befell my hometown of Lewiston. The following is a reading from the daily devotional, ``Streams in the Desert'' from October 25. ``Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall…

Mr. President, I rise to provide a brief statement on the rollcall votes on October 26, 2023. I was unable to attend the votes because I was in Maine to respond to a mass shooting in Lewiston, ME. Had I been here on Thursday, October 26…

Mr. President, let me first thank Senator King for inviting me to join him in this colloquy this evening. Tonight, we honor and remember our fellow Mainers who lost their lives in a senseless tragedy, a senseless act of violence, as well…

Mr. President, I call up Senator Blackburn's amendment No. 1349, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…