If they are seriously concerned about religious discrimination on college campuses, why diminish the Federal enforcement agency's power to prevent cases of discrimination and, importantly, take enforcement action when these cases occur…

We should better safeguard people's rights and data while still protecting the global internet.

I would like to start by commending the Biden-Harris administration for their leadership role in the recent extension of the WTO e-commerce moratorium.

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bost). The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Bonamici of Oregon moves to recommit the bill H.R. 3724 to the Committee on Education…

Reserving the right to object. My colleague whom I am pleased to work with on a number of issues has come to the floor with a unanimous consent request that would constrain the power of our President to protect our public lands. So while…

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Court nomination be considered expired at 2:30 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Alabama.

reserving the right to object--a couple of points--the first is that my colleague mentioned that the bill I am proposing would restrict our ability to support our allies, who count on us. Actually, my bill is about stopping exports to…

I reserve the right to object. I will share a few of my thoughts on this, but first I wanted to note that my colleague from Iowa is celebrating his birthday today. So a very happy birthday to you.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…

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 called ``Decreasing OOR's Dependence on Congregate Care: Four Recommendations of Progress,'' written by the Women's Refugee Commission. But I assure you, this document is not alone. There is commission after commission, expert after…

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 7:34 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10 a.m…

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5613) to…

This topic that you have brought up today is one that I have had deep engagement in because I share your concerns about these congregate care facilities. Back in 2018, I was the first Member of the House or Senate to go down to the border…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 815 and that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 815, National…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to the Pennell nomination be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

reserving the right to object, I would just like to note that this bill, put together by the best child welfare experts across the country, has in it a requirement under section 223 requiring background checks to be conducted for each…