Flood control is the No. 1 priority, and that would be above navigation needs or above other types of needs.

Consumers and communities around the country understand that all-fiber broadband networks are critical infrastructure for the 21st century.

Last night, President Trump called for renewal of our Nation's infrastructure.

the Mobile NOW legislation introduced by Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson highlights the significance of streamlined permitting and siting in a national broadband deployment strategy.

Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 14…

Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 27…

Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 27…

if this country doesn't feed ourselves, then we're dependent on another country, then they control us

2 weeks ago, major health insurer Humana announced its decision to completely withdraw from ObamaCare exchanges for 2018. The company decision was not particularly surprising. Humana had already sharply reduced its participation in the…

I rise to voice my strong support for the nomination of Wilbur Ross to be Secretary of Commerce. We held a hearing on his nomination on January 18, 2017. Mr. Ross has also completed the required paperwork and responded to all of the…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to…

I rise to discuss Mr. Trump's nominee to be Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. His background with the EPA regulatory process makes him well suited to lead this Agency. He has…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to commemorate the life and legacy of Clint Roberts, who passed away in the early morning hours of February 13 at the age of 82. Clint is a former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the South Dakota State Senate, and…

I have six 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…

today I wish to recognize the hard work of my Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee intern Rose Iles Fealy. Rose hails from Perth, Western Australia, where she studies political science at the Australian National University…

I do think it's really important--these areas that are public areas, the threat of insider activity at airports, and the steps that were taken in the bill last year to mitigate that.

I want to ensure that rural providers in my State will be able to participate in new and innovative methods that increase quality and reduce costs.