I rise today to speak on the resolution of disapproval before us that would terminate President Trump's phony national emergency. President Trump's national emergency declaration, which he attempts to justify using falsehoods about…

I rise to reintroduce private relief legislation in the 116th Congress on behalf of Ruben Mkoian and Asmik Karapetian. The Mkoian family has been living in Fresno, California, for over 20 years. I continue to believe this family deserves…

today I am reintroducing private immigration relief legislation to provide lawful permanent resident status to Adilene Martinez, who is originally from Mexico but has been living in California for over 20 years. I believe she merits…

I am pleased to introduce the ``Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act.'' This legislation would expand the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by 191,000 acres. This legislation would provide surrounding…

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Neomi Rao to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. The DC Circuit is considered by many to be the most powerful appellate court in the country. This is true in large part…

I am introducing bipartisan legislation with Senator Collins today to improve safety standards on products that affect every single American household. Most people assume that the personal care products they use every day, whether it is…

I rise today in opposition to three circuit court nominees who will receive votes on the floor this week: Allison Jones Rushing, nominated to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; Chad Readler, nominated to the Sixth Circuit Court of…

I rise today to express my opposition to confirming Andrew Wheeler to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. His lobbying activities and tenure, first as Deputy, then as Acting Administrator, show that he should not…

I did not receive the courtesy of a response to either letter. Here is a man seeking approval of his appointment. The ranking member of the Judiciary Committee sends him a letter asking two very valid questions, and there is no response…

I thank the leader for his comments. I want to just say that the Democrats on the Judiciary Committee agree with him, and on their behalf, I would like to make the following comments. Last week, the Judiciary Committee voted on the…

I rise today to voice my strong support for the ``Natural Resources Management Act,'' otherwise known as the Public Lands Package. I am a proud cosponsor of this package because it contains many important priorities for California's public…

I thank my colleague from Alaska and appreciate her help with this measure. Yes, her characterization of this provision is exactly right. There is no intent that this designation will have any impact on water rights or water-related…

I rise to reintroduce legislation to establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, California's first National Heritage Area. I am very pleased to work with Senator Harris, Congressman John Garamendi, and local…

I rise to introduce a resolution in observance of ``National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.'' This resolution is meant to bring awareness to the worldwide scourge of human trafficking. All of us, as Americans, must raise…

I rise today to reintroduce legislation that will finally put an end to the separation of families at our southern border. I have believed from the outset that the administration was wrong to pursue a zero tolerance policy of family…

I am pleased to reintroduce the ``Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act.'' This legislation would help implement a consensus-driven regional land management plan by directing the Bureau of Land Management to exchange land with the…

I rise today to reintroduce legislation that would shield farmworkers from deportation and put them on a path to earned legal status and eventual citizenship. By protecting farmworkers from deportation, this bill would achieve two goals…

today I am proud to reintroduce the Mare Island Naval Cemetery Transfer Act, which would transfer control of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery from the City of Vallejo in California to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) where it belongs…

today I am pleased to introduce the Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, a bill that will assure the health and safety of the residents of Contra Costa County while also providing for the efficient delivery of water from the Bay Delta to the…

today I am proud to introduce the ``California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019.'' This bill represents a decade-long collaborative effort between conservationists, the off-road vehicle recreational community, State and local…

I rise today to reintroduce legislation that prohibits the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of assault weapons. I will keep doing this every Congress. This legislation must constantly be before us until Republicans finally…

today I rise in opposition to S. 1. We should be working to reopen the Federal Government, not voting to infringe upon Americans' First Amendment rights. S. 1 is a package of four bills that were introduced during the last Congress. Three…

Thank you very much. I want to begin by congratulating Senators Grassley and Durbin on getting such strong bipartisan support for this bill, including support from the President. I am proud to support it, too. As I have said in the past: I…

I rise to introduce a Senate Resolution honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California. On November 7, 2018, a shooter armed with a semiautomatic pistol and high-capacity ammunition magazine attacked the Borderline…

the last thing one does in life is not necessarily the best. I have come to respect Claire McCaskill over a long period of time. I have watched her walk in a room and watched heads turn. I have listened to her up front, answering…