Mar 16, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the ``Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act,'' which Senator Blackburn and I introduced today. Representatives Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Ron Estes (R-KS) have introduced companion…
Dianne Feinstein
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Dianne Emiel Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1992 until her death in 2023. She was the first woman to hold this position, breaking significant barriers in a predominantly male political landscape. Throughout her tenure, Feinstein was known for her advocacy on issues such as gun control, environmental protection, and intelligence oversight, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislation in these areas.
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Mar 3, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to re-introduce the ``Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act.'' For over two decades, cleaning up the Tijuana River Valley has been one of my top priorities for Southern California. The wastewater…
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the ``Affordable Housing Redevelopment Act,'' which I introduced today. I want to thank Senator Padilla for joining me on this important bill, and Representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson…
Feb 24, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today in support of Governor Jennifer Granholm's nomination to be Secretary of the Department of Energy. I can think of no one better than Governor Granholm to lead the Department of Energy during this critical and…
Feb 13, 2021
Madam President, the Constitution reserves impeachment for cases of ``treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.'' Congress must never take this action lightly and only in the most extreme circumstances. On January 13, the…
Feb 12, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about an issue of critical importance to California: doctor shortages. First, I want to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to the entire medical community, particularly the doctors, nurses…
Feb 8, 2021
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the ``Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act.'' I thank Senator Capito for her cosponsorship as well as continued partnership on this important legislation. This bipartisan bill passed the…
Feb 4, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act with my colleagues. This bill is identical to our bill which was unanimously passed by the Senate during the last session of Congress. While…
Feb 1, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce a bill to facilitate improved access to the Indian Health Service's Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. My colleague Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is joining me as an original…
Jan 28, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the ``West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act,'' which I introduced today. Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) is introducing companion legislation in the House. Background on the West Los Angeles…
Jan 28, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the ``Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act,'' which I introduced today. Background Fueled by climate change, the annual Western wildfire season has grown longer and more intense. Where the threat…
Jan 27, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce the ``West Coast Ocean Protection Act.'' This important legislation would prohibit oil or gas drilling in federal waters off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. After four years of an…
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