Declaring racism as a public health crisis is an initial step to bring more attention to these deep-rooted inequities, but we have much more work to do to address these disparities and deliver justice for millions of Americans.

All Americans will feel the impacts of Trump's anti-immigrant agenda, creating chaos and fear in communities across our country, while also driving up costs for businesses and consumers.

For California firefighters, I vote no. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XII, no debate is permitted during a vote. The Senator will suspend. The clerk will continue to call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

I rise today in the strongest terms to oppose the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I do so not just for his poor performance and lack of transparency before the Senate Budget…

I rise today to introduce the Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025. This legislation would establish a joint wildfire intelligence center between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, and…

I rise to introduce the Access to Counsel Act. This legislation would ensure that all individuals with a legal right to be in the United States have access to legal counsel if they are held by Customs and Border Protection at ports of…

colleagues, I, too, rise today to oppose President Trump's nomination of Pamela Bondi to serve as Attorney General of the United States. And I don't do it lightly. After evaluating her record, as well as her testimony before the Judiciary…

on rollcall vote 26, I voted nay. It was my intention to vote aye. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote since it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I rise to speak in support of the Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act, which I introduced today. Muhammad Ali is often referred to as ``The Greatest,'' an appropriate title which he earned through his inspiring athletic achievements…

I rise to introduce the bipartisan Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act. This bill would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a new program to improve prediction of these important storm systems…

I rise to introduce the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025, which would allow the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado River Multispecies Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) account to collect…

colleagues, a little over a year ago during a FOX News townhall, Sean Hannity gave Donald Trump, then- candidate for President of the United States--the chance to assure the American people that he would not abuse power or become a…