I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Vermont. H-1B Visa

As families in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas grapple with horrible devastation, loss of homes, community, loss of life and livelihoods, I am disgusted to hear that Republican leadership--Speaker Johnson--is planning to use this…

the situation for working families in Vermont is really, really hard. They show up and work. They get a paycheck. And, at the end of the month, when they try to pay their bills, there is not enough there. The situation for families is…

all of Vermont celebrates the University of Vermont Men's Soccer Team on winning the NCAA Men's Soccer National Championship. The UVM Men's Soccer Team affectionately known as the ``Cardiac Catamounts,'' pulled off a historic comeback on…

I rise today to speak about the concern everyone in this Chamber has about the jeopardy of disaster assistance to the communities that so desperately need it. We had an agreement. We had an agreement that was reached between House…

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the motion to proceed to H.R. 82 be considered expired following the remarks of Senator Lee for up to 30 minutes; further, that following the motion to proceed vote, the Senate proceed…

Thank you, Senator, I am fully supportive of the work that you have done. Is there anything that gives more pleasure than being able to do something that is generated by our local citizens, the people we represent, that reflects the…

I thank the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) for yielding and for claiming the time this evening to acknowledge and honor our Nation's 83rd National Bible Week. I rise today the week before we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus…

I think that the seniority issue in this building gets in the way.

the time is long overdue for Congress to get its priorities right. And we can begin moving in that direction by rejecting and voting no on a $900 billion defense bill which is full of waste and fraud and cost overruns. I find it amusing…

I know Gerry will do a great job. But there’s no substitute for having someone in that position that literally has millions of Americans following her [on social media].

I am proud to represent 14 of Arizona's Tribes. One of the leaders I have been able to work with is Chairman Robert Miguel of the Ak-Chin Indian Community in Maricopa, Arizona, who will complete his final term this month due to term…

as the holiday season approaches, it is an appropriate time to talk about our national priorities, where we are as a nation, and where we should be going into the future. Right now, tonight, as we assemble here in Washington, DC, there are…

Today, the House passed the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, otherwise known as the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA. The Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA will improve the quality of life for…

I thank the gentleman from Missouri for that heartfelt tribute and for his important remarks concerning the issue regarding the National Defense Authorization Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa)…

The rate of childhood obesity in America has tripled.

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa) for sharing his thoughts on these important issues tonight, and I appreciate his remarks. Mr. Speaker, I will close by reiterating our support of our servicemen and -women who defend our…

I want to thank Senator Durbin for his ongoing commitment to highlighting the plights of people who have been imprisoned for doing nothing more than exercising free speech, for doing nothing more than speaking up on behalf of the oppressed…