Jul 24, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Even Playing Field Act of 2019. This legislation is an important step forward in ensuring that women in sports are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Female athletes, coaches…
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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Jul 15, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a Senate Resolution calling for the international community to come together and determine the ethical limits of gene- editing technology to avoid future misuse like what was recently discovered in…
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Athletics Fair Pay Act of 2019 with my colleague Senator Murray. Women and girls have made great strides in sports. Before Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was passed 47 years ago, athletic…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I rise today to oppose the nomination of Daniel Bress to the Ninth Circuit in California. First, by history and tradition, this is a California seat on the Ninth Circuit. The fact is that Mr. Bress is neither a California…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, if I understand the procedure, are we in morning business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are postcloture on the Bress nomination.
Jun 27, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act with my colleagues. Anecdotal evidence suggests that marijuana and its derivatives, like cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may be helpful in…
Jun 20, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Improvement Act, which Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced today. I am the lead Democratic sponsor on the bill, and Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and…
Jun 19, 2019
Mr. President, today I wish to speak in support of legislation to address the ever increasing instances of gun violence and to urge our Republican colleagues to finally join us in our effort to save lives. I became mayor of San Francisco…
Jun 18, 2019
Madam President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Matthew Kacsmaryk to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. June is the month that we recognize as Pride Month to celebrate the lesbian and gay…
Jun 5, 2019
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will address one of the most pressing immigration problems facing our nation. For the past decade, thousands of families have fled violence and poverty to seek asylum in the United…
Jun 5, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1733 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Jun 4, 2019
I want to thank my distinguished colleague from the great State of Maine. Thank you so much, Susan. Thank you for your work here, for your care, for your concern, and for your vigilance on all issues that affect women. Thank you so much…
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