I am a great supporter, just as Representative Pingree is, of the extension.

Section 6308 enhances U.S. law enforcement's ability to access international bank records to help better ensure financial crimes are investigated. I am supportive of this new and necessary provision. This new authority allows the…

I certainly appreciate all the witnesses being here.

I am proud that the United States has been a force for good in the Western Balkans.

in recognition of his outstanding service to my office this last year, I ask unanimous consent that Captain Ryan Albin, the defense fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I am deeply concerned that malign powers...are endangering the progress that we have made.

Today I rise on behalf of the communities and the residents surrounding Lakes Freeman and Shafer. This summer, these communities witnessed the water levels in Lake Freeman reach a dangerously low level. The low water levels were brought on…

Today, I rise to honor Linden, Indiana, resident Dr. Mark Eutsler. This year marks the 25th year that Dr. Eutsler has co-chaired the nationally televised IPL 500 Festival Parade. Using his experience as the former director of bands at…

I ask unanimous consent that the preamble be agreed to and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 792, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 473 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 793, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I have 3 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 following…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills, en bloc: H.R. 2246, H.R. 4279, S. 4409, H.R. 2969, H.R…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

the Presiding Officer and I are here, and we have been meeting today in Washington at, really, a groundbreaking moment as we continue this battle for our health, for our economy, and against the virus. What makes this such a critical…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, December 7; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…