Oregon, Idaho, California, New Mexico; the Western United States is on fire. We need to do something now. The folks here probably remember last year when we looked out the window here in D.C., we saw smoke going over the top of this town…

Today we are considering the Big Cat Public Safety Act. I have some concerns. First, this is not what most Americans are concerned about right now. People outside of the Beltway are worried about the cost of living. Food prices are way up…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to print the following letter in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Committee on Finance, Washington, DC. To the…

Today I will vote to pass the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act. This legislation would remove barriers for research into cannabis and facilitate access to an increased supply of cannabis for research purposes. The…

Mr. President, I want to thank my colleague from Hawaii for making these very important remarks today with respect to expanding access to family planning. And, Senator Hirono, let me also, while you are on the floor, tell you how much I…

I just say to my colleague, sometimes it is a little difficult to figure out where a piece of legislation is going. That is not the case with your bill. My Body, My Data sums it up. Again, thank you so much for your leadership. Unanimous…

Mr. President, our economy is as resilient as any in the world. At the same time, we know that it is important to always look to modernize key economic policies, particularly as it relates to fundamental questions of research and…

Mr. President, on July 4, we celebrated the founding of our Nation, as we do every year. But when I woke up on this July 4, I had a strange thought, a thought I never had before, the question of, What kind of country are we celebrating? I…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate tonight, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:47 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 10…

For the information of the Senate, the first vote of the day, tomorrow, will be at 11:30 a.m., and Senators should expect additional votes. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 406, S. 3895. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

Mr. President, in a few minutes, I am going to put forward a request for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Rebecca Jones Gaston to serve as Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families within the Department of Health and Human…

Mr. President, just speaking briefly again, let me tell my colleague from Tennessee that I have very much enjoyed working with him on various policies here in the Senate. My understanding is that my colleague believes that his State has…

I want to begin to acknowledge the pain that people have experienced in the wake of being stripped of their rights and being thrust into legal limbo. We have already seen the impact this horrific decision has had on increased wait times in…

I appreciate the partnership with my good friend, Mr. Smith. We have been able to move this expeditiously. I do appreciate his observation that there are challenges that we meet, and we would hope that our government and the various…

The news about supply chain disruptions have filled the news, but none is more compelling and urgent for communities across America than facing challenges due to the infant formula shortage. This is an urgent issue for our families…