The bill so amends the Cochiti Wetfields Settlement Agreement to authorize the transfer, operation and maintenance responsibilities for the Cochiti Dam Drainage System from the Federal Government to the Pueblo.

I would like her to go back and help us improve on the recovery progress.

This is really a straightforward bill. It would allow Cochiti Pueblo to acquire State trust lands adjacent to the Pueblo and restore its ancestral homelands.

I think that directed energy has suffered from being--from always being just 25 years off. I think we're now not 25 years off.

I actually introduced legislation this morning with Senator Inhofe to look at granting rapid acquisition authorities for directed-energy weapon systems.

I call up my amendment No. 3482, as modified, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. Heinrich] proposes…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3482, as Modified, to Amendment No. 3464

this amendment would strengthen U.S. airport security, especially in nonsecure or soft-target areas of airports--places such as check-in and baggage claim areas. It would also update Federal security programs to provide active shooter…

airports, bus depots, and train stations are things that we all rely on every day to have the freedom of movement we enjoy in this country. In the wake of the recent terror attacks in the Brussels Airport and Metro, Americans are worried…

I think it's important we move forward, so we make sure that we have a good, long-term relationship between the Air Force and the White Sand's National Monument.

As we all know, the military's ability to meet future global challenges is directly tied to its facilities.

I intend to join his efforts by introducing a bill in the Senate sometime in the future.

These folks have a long history and centuries-old traditions. They are deeply tied to the land.

I am just hoping that the Forest Service will also take an active part of that.

This puts New Mexicans at a severe disadvantage obviously.

Is it fair to just say that--you know, I am not asking for an answer here.

New Mexico has a unique relationship with our national forests. The forests are literally our backyards.

I want to work with you to reopen this mill and others like it in New Mexico.