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FEMA, as it exists today, should be eliminated — empowering states to respond to disasters with federal government support.

He believes that FEMA and its response in many, many circumstances has failed the American people, and that FEMA, as it exists today, should be eliminated.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. Congressional Review Act

as I said on the floor yesterday, when I meet with South Dakota business owners, I often tell them to let me know how we can help, even if that means getting out of the way, because that is often what the government needs to do: get out of…

CECOT was one of the tools in our tool kit that the United States could use.

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 66, S. 1582. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 66, S. 1582, a bill to provide for the regulation of…

I have seven 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…

It is very clear that he is violating the Constitution of the United States.

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:22 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. ____________________

air travelers without Real ID wouldn’t be denied boarding after all.

I'm calling on Gov. Pritzker and all the other leaders of this state to abandon their dangerous sanctuary policies.

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 24, S.J. Res. 7. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 24, S.J. Res. 7, a joint resolution providing for…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk…

significant disruptions for the American people and weaken our position as a global energy leader.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the…

The Trump administration has given the American people the safest and most secure border in American history.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 12, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A…