While the administration works to achieve this goal at NIH, a smart, targeted approach is needed in order to not hinder life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions like those in Alabama.

While the administration works to achieve this goal at NIH, a smart, targeted approach is needed in order to not hinder life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions like those in Alabama.

every cent of hard-earned taxpayer money should be spent efficiently, judiciously, and accountably — without exception.

State-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology — along with the best and brightest people — are needed to fulfill President Trump’s vision.

on April 1, 2020, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jaime Puerta lost his 16-year-old son Daniel. That dark day, Jaime found Daniel lying on his bed nonresponsive, ultimately seeing what looked like to be a half tablet of oxycodone on his dresser…

January 2025 has been a turning point for the United States of America. President Donald Trump's inauguration marked the beginning of, as he put it, a new ``golden age'' for America. And our new President unveiled a list of Executive…

I walked out of a meeting and got to see my dear friend and distinguished colleague from New Jersey addressing these incredible individuals behind me, in front of me, and all around the room. And so, in typical fashion, I literally ran out…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Laken Riley Act

this week marks a new start for the U.S. Congress. After a yearlong battle over the Laken Riley Act, this week, we decided to put the security of the American people first and take the next step toward ending an era of open border…

I ask unanimous consent that Senators Ernst, Risch, Shaheen, and I be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each prior to the scheduled rollcall votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

before I yield the floor to my distinguished colleague from Iowa, I do want to respond to one thing my colleague from Colorado said. I am glad to see there being a keen interest on what is happening to immigrant children now. My question…

reserving my right to object, the Laken Riley Act is a targeted, commonsense, lifesaving bill. This legislation adds crimes to the mandatory detention provisions of the INA and uses the existing framework of the INA. What this amendment…

over the past week and a half, the world's greatest deliberative body has discussed and debated the Laken Riley Act. I have taken to the Senate floor multiple times, as have several of my Senate colleagues, to impress upon our fellow…

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, with all due respect to my colleague from Oregon, he voted against even proceeding to this bill. Now he is attempting to force amendments onto the bill outside of the bipartisan amendment…

reserving my right to object, we have repeatedly confirmed with ICE that all existing consent decrees would continue to apply. This amendment addresses something the bill doesn't do. And as I have said, the Laken Riley Act would protect…

reserving the right to object, we have heard a lot of things that are untruthful about this bill today. First off, no one's due process is taken with regard to their immigration proceeding that may be moving and the ability to see the…

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 Alabama. S. 5

last week, the Senate took a big bipartisan step toward honoring the life and legacy of Laken Riley, answering her loved ones' call to action, and protecting American families. But that step, no matter how big, was just that, a first step…

I've had very direct conversations with each and every one of these nominees that I've had the opportunity to sit down with.

We have an obligation both to the American people and to the president, to ask these tough questions.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Budd). Without objection, it is so ordered. Laken Riley Act

on January 10, 2002, Laken Riley was born into this world to her loving family. Tomorrow would have been her 23rd birthday. She should be celebrating with her family, blowing out candles on her birthday cake, and filling her loved one's…

as has been discussed by my distinguished colleagues, in May of 2022, the Mexican military forcibly shut down Vulcan Materials Company's operations. Almost a year later, military police came in--the military of our supposed ally--and they…

Well, to Senator Helmy, if I may say, I think Stop the Scroll is a great example of a small bill that can make a tremendous impact, and I am grateful for his support of it. Overall, I hope what America sees today is that we have faith that…