I'm proud to have introduced what's called the Better Energy Storage Technology Act (BEST Act), which now has 38 bipartisan co-sponsors.

As the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, the Federal Government is in a unique position to support veteran-owned businesses, yet navigating this process remains complicated to many veteran entrepreneurs. One of the most…

I was heartened by the Fed's recent announcement that it will finally create its own real-time payment system which will help low-income families save billions of dollars each year in overdraft fees and exploitive check cashing and payday…

a higher minimum wage, I am talking about us, would raise the income of low-income families who are more likely to spend whatever they earn.

Mr. President, if members of the American public came to the Senate Chamber this week to witness legislative activity, such as a piece of legislation on the floor, amendments, debate, votes, deliberation, or compromise, they are out of…

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from California (Ms. Harris), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren) are necessarily absent. The result was…

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from California (Ms. Harris), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr…

Mr. President, let me start by saying I support this bill, the bill offered by Senators Cornyn and Blumenthal. It is bipartisan in nature and passed the Judiciary Committee. I not only voted for it, I cosponsored it, and I think it should…

Mr. President, on September 29, Thomas Owens of Chicago passed away, leaving a legacy of faith, philanthropy, and friendship. He was an innovator and an advocate for helping people. Tom was dedicated to the biblical proverb, ``To whom much…

Reserving the right to object. I am not a zoologist, so I don't know if crocodiles can cry, but I am very concerned about the argument the Senator from Pennsylvania made. He is actually standing here, in defense of senior citizens, by…

I will not yield until I am finished. I said they could put a disclaimer on that saying maybe you will not pay the full list price depending on your insurance or coverage, but to argue that you are standing here in defense of senior…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Is there objection to the original request from the Senator from Illinois to modify his request?

The very existence of this Committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head on.

I am excited about forthcoming legislation that would put the United States on a path to have a 100 percent clean economy by 2050.

It is an honor to represent the people of the 14th District of Illinois, who know that it is long past time to take serious steps to address climate change.

The science is clear: We are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy.

The very existence of this committee is a testament to the urgency of this crisis and the House's commitment to tackling it head-on.

It is now my privilege to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Kim), my friend and colleague who is a sponsor of this bill.