Jan 27, 2015
I rise today to introduce bipartisan legislation with my colleague Senator Portman that would expand the definition of ``homeless'' used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, to ensure all homeless children and…
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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Jan 27, 2015
Loretta Lynch is an outstanding role model, not only for women but for all of us in this arena.
Jan 27, 2015
Without these opinions, you do not really know the legal basis upon which an administration has based certain activities, and it has been very frustrating to us.
Jan 27, 2015
This particular opinion is important, and it would be useful if we can review it.
Jan 27, 2015
The role of Loretta Lynch in this day and age I do not think can be underestimated.
Jan 27, 2015
I see the combination of steel and velvet. I see your effectiveness before a jury. I see your love for the Constitution.
Jan 26, 2015
I wish to pay tribute and thank a dedicated and capable individual, Lorenzo Goco, who retired from the Senate on Friday after 20 years of expert service. For the past 6 years, Lorenzo has served as the deputy staff director of the Senate…
Jan 16, 2015
I wish to submit an amendment with my colleagues, Senators Toomey and Flake to correct a major problem with the current Renewable Fuel Standard: the mandate for corn ethanol. We see two major problems with continuing to mandate the…
Jan 8, 2015
I wish to express my strong support for the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. This bill will ensure that communities and businesses will continue to have the insurance protection they need to quickly recover after…
Jan 8, 2015
I am in strong support of Sen. Warren's amendment to strike the unrelated swaps provision from this very important TRIA legislation. While I am sympathetic to the concerns of commercial end users about increased transactions costs, it is…
Jan 8, 2015
I am pleased to re-introduce, along with Senator Portman, the Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015. Human trafficking is estimated to be a $32 billion criminal enterprise, making it the second largest criminal industry in the world, behind…
Jan 7, 2015
I rise today to introduce the Nepal Trade Preferences Act. This legislation is simple and straightforward. It grants duty-free status to imports of Nepalese garments for a ten year period. I have been a friend of Nepal and the Nepalese…
Jan 6, 2015
I am pleased to introduce the Protecting Our Youth from Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Act of 2015, with my colleagues, Senators Kelly Ayotte, Richard Blumenthal, Barbara Boxer, Amy Klobuchar, Rob Portman, Charles Schumer, Jeanne Shaheen and…
Jan 6, 2015
I rise today with my colleagues Senators Leahy, Boxer, Durbin, Klobuchar, Murray, Udall, Franken, Wyden and Whitehouse to introduce the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2015. Our legislation places common sense restrictions on…
Jan 6, 2015
I rise today to introduce the Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015, which I authored along with my colleague Senator Lindsey Graham. This bill will allow the Federal Government to crack down on poachers and transnational criminal…
Jan 6, 2015
I rise today to introduce a bill to fully repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, and ensure that married same-sex couples are accorded equal treatment by the federal government. When I first introduced this bill in 2011, only 5 States…
Jan 6, 2015
today I rise to introduce the Due Process Guarantee Act, which passed the Senate in 2012 with 67 votes as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013. Unfortunately, the amendment was taken out in the Conference…
Jan 6, 2015
I am pleased to introduce the Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015 with my colleagues and friends, Senators Charles Grassley, Richard Blumenthal, Heidi Heitkamp, Amy Klobuchar and Tom Udall. This bill, which passed the Senate…
Dec 13, 2014
I thank my colleague so much for this clarification. This is a very important clarification. lead content regulation
Dec 13, 2014
I wish to discuss an important matter related to H.R. 83, the omnibus bill, with my colleague from Maryland, Senator Mikulski. As you know, section 111 of this bill for the Corps of Engineers discusses the agricultural exemptions under…
Dec 13, 2014
I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with my colleague, Senator Mikulski. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Dec 10, 2014
Senator Chambliss, my remarks are personal. We worked together for the past 8 years on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. For 4 years we have worked as chair and cochair. We have exchanged views, we have negotiated bills, and we…
Dec 10, 2014
CIA says un-noble if we could have gotten the Intel other ways. Studies show it is knowable. CIA had info before torture.
Dec 9, 2014
I want to thank the leader for his words and for his support. They are extraordinarily welcome and appreciated. Today, a 500-page executive summary of the Senate Intelligence Committee's 5\1/2\ year review of the CIA's detention and…
Dec 9, 2014
I know the time for recess for caucus is approaching and I know there are other Members on the Democratic side who want to speak. It is now time for a Member from the Republican side to speak. I ask unanimous consent that the recess be…
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