I rise today to speak about the historic drought that is devastating California and much of the West and to introduce the California Emergency Drought Relief Act along with Senator Boxer. The toll on some of our most vulnerable communities…

I come to the floor to speak about the importance of protecting women's health and protecting their access to their health care, in other words, their choice. I strongly oppose what is becoming a major effort to defund Planned Parenthood…

I wish to talk about our education system--why it is not working and what we can do to fix it. Ensuring every child in this country gets a high-quality education is critical to our country's future. Education remains the primary tool to…

I rise to speak on amendment No. 2087. It is pretty simple what this amendment would do, and I present it on behalf of Senator Portman and myself. It assures that homeless children have access to HUD housing. Today, we have 1.3 million…

There was a crowded hearing this morning in Judiciary and I think the number of people here today is evidence that this is a subject of great interest.

I want to thank you and the men and women of the FBI for really unparalleled service to protect this country and disrupt and prevent attacks.

I rise to submit a resolution on Immigrant Heritage Month, which is recognized every June. This resolution honors the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants, pledges to celebrate our immigrant heritage, and joins the American…

today I commemorate the 3-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, commonly referred to as DACA. This program has played a vital role in empowering the Nation's undocumented immigrant youth population. Many…

I rise today to introduce the Consumer Drone Safety Act. In recent years, privately-operated unmanned aircraft have grown in popularity and capability. In many ways, this is brand new technology. It is worrisome that these new drones…

I have had three chances to say congratulations to the San Francisco Giants when they won the World Series over the last 5 years, and I didn't do it. Last night, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals, and I want to remedy the error…

I wish to speak a few moments as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Congratulating the Golden State Warriors

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I thank the distinguished chairman for this time. I do not think I will take 15 minutes. We have worked it down. I join Senator McCain and Ranking Member Reed--as well as Senator Collins and the other…

I ask my colleagues to support this amendment, and by doing so, we can recommit ourselves to the fundamental precept that the United States does not torture--without exception and without equivocation--and ensure that the mistakes of our…

I thank both Senator McCain and Senator Reed for their remarks. I particularly wish to thank Senator McCain, whose life experience, for me, has been a guidepost. I don't know anyone in this body who is more standup--and can sometimes be…

reserving the right to object. I am very concerned about this. It unnecessarily limits the National Nuclear Security Administration's ability to dismantle the retired nuclear weapons that no longer have any role in our national defense…

last week we learned of the latest in the string of massive breaches of private information from cyber penetrations, this time of government personnel records held by the Office of Personnel Management. In its annual worldwide threat…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

Senator Feinstein, with original cosponsors Boxer, Blumenthal, Schumer, and Gillibrand, introduced a bill, Senate Bill 1006, that would extend the deadline to 2018 on a case-by-case basis in one-year increments.

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To reaffirm the prohibition on torture) At the end of subtitle…

I call up the McCain-Feinstein-Reed- Collins amendment No. 1889. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from California [Mrs. Feinstein], for Mr. McCain, proposes an amendment…

it is greatly disappointing that the Senate is in session today to reconsider a vote we took before the Memorial Day recess to extend the three expiring provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Instead of passing the USA…

if I may a point of personal privilege. Mr. President, I would like to correct the majority leader, regretfully. I did not support the Burr bill. I do not believe that is the way to go. I have taken a good look at this. For those who want…

Thank you, Senator Hatch. I appreciate your commitment to assisting Nepal. Senator Wyden, do you also commit to include my Nepal legislation in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015?

Thank you, Senator Hatch. To that end, I have filed an amendment, No. 1438, that would provide nonsensitive Nepali exports duty-free treatment in the U.S. market. Doing so would be consistent with our response to Haiti's devastating…

Senators Hatch and Wyden, I appreciate your work on the trade promotion authority and trade adjustment assistance legislation. As you have said, this bill authorizes the President to conclude high-standard free-trade agreements, which are…