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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.
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Protecting Our Youth From Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Act of 2013 along with my colleagues and friends, Senators Klobuchar, Manchin and Schumer. This bill will provide law enforcement and prosecutors…
Madam President, on behalf of Senator Chambliss and myself we wish to recognize and pay tribute to Mr. Timothy P. Ireland, Deputy Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs, OCA, at the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, who is…
Madam President, on behalf of Senator Chambliss and myself we wish to recognize and pay tribute to Mr. Michael J. Morell, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, who will leave his current position on Friday, August 9…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act. This legislation puts in place reasonable safeguards on when and how antibiotics can be used in agriculture. Few people realize that antibiotics are used in…
Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues in introducing the Nuclear Waste Administration Act. This bipartisan legislation, which has been years in the making, is also cosponsored by Senators Ron Wyden, Lisa Murkowski, and Lamar…
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce the Respect for Marriage Act. Today is an historic day. The Supreme Court issued two decisions that are major victories for the cause of equality for same-sex couples in this nation. In United…
Mr. President, I come to the floor today in support of S. 744, the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill before the Senate. Through the process of negotiation and compromise, including 212 amendments that were considered during…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013. This legislation will make it easier for communities across the Nation to improve their public infrastructure by providing…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to extend a critical textile and apparel trade program with Nicaragua, currently set to expire at the end of 2014 through the end of 2024. This is a unique program which benefits not…
Mr. President, scientific studies continue to show cause for concern about the chemical Bisphenol-A, BPA, especially the effects on babies and young children. Endocrine disrupting chemicals alter the function of the body's hormonal system…
Madam President, I rise today in opposition to amendment No. 991, filed by my colleague, the junior Senator from South Dakota. This amendment would eliminate $2 billion from SNAP by limiting the funds available for cost-effective nutrition…
Fine. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from California [Mrs. Feinstein, for herself and Mr. McCAIN, proposes an amendment numbered 923. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the payment by the Federal Crop Insurance…
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