I think we could agree that the Budget Request can reasonably be characterized as tight and that's not your fault.

I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.

This year's budget request is $17.5 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level of $18.7 billion.

In my more than 20 years working on veterans issues in both the House and the Senate, I can't recall a single year when the budget request for veterans health care went down.

Guam is an important strategic hub we all agree that plays a crucial role with INDOPACOM.

Great opportunity for veterans. The only thing that would be bad is if we couldn't--you know, once we've said the benefit is there.

I want to put that on the table and, you know, see if you have a response, but there's just, I think, a number of things and this is probably the biggest one of not unintended consequences but consequences that are out there that we need…

I rise today with my friend and colleague, Senator Cotton, to recognize the service and the sacrifice of Stone County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Smith, who was fatally wounded in the line of duty on January 2, 2024. It takes a special person…

I rise today to recognize the Harding University football team on winning the 2023 Division II NCAA National Championship. The school is proud to call Searcy, AR, home, and we are pleased to join all those celebrating this historic…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Cotton and I be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes, followed by Senator Tuberville for up to 10 minutes, prior to the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

We are working very diligently to bring the resources of the Federal Government and to partner with State and local municipalities.

The issue of the out-migration of population in rural areas is a major concern across the country.

I often call the first environmentalists, to really worry about the environment and the work that they do to conserve soil.

I often call the first environmentalists, to really worry about the environment and the work that they do to conserve soil.

The issue of the out-migration of population in rural areas is a major concern across the country.

We are working very diligently to bring the resources of the Federal Government and to partner with State and local municipalities.

America's farmers and ranchers who I often call the first environmentalists, to really worry about the environment

The issue of the out-migration of population in rural areas is a major concern across the country.

We are working very diligently to bring the resources of the Federal Government and to partner with State and local municipalities.

one of the largest input costs for American farmers and ranchers is the cost of energy.

I rise today to recognize CMSgt Joshua K. Leonard for his dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force and the Senate as a legislative defense fellow. Josh has served as a vital part of my team since January 2023. He has been a trusted adviser…

the Ag Committee really is, for almost everything that we deal with, is very bipartisan.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and we are very anxious today to have this hearing to examine the current and potential uses of artificial intelligence in our agricultural system.

the Ag Committee really is, for almost everything that we deal with, is very bipartisan.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and we are very anxious today to have this hearing to examine the current and potential uses of artificial intelligence in our agricultural system.