the Growing Climate Solutions Act was a very bipartisan measure.

I commend Senator Kelly for his leadership on this legislation, as well as our good friend, Senator Burr, the original sponsor of the bill.

We should not be holding racecar drivers accountable.

One of the smartest ideas I have seen in terms of trying to look for a market solution to help protect our planet and our air and all, is, I saw it out in California.

This is a critical down payment on reaching the President' goals on cutting emissions in half by the end of this decade.

The amount of property damage is not just in the millions, it is not just tens of millions, or hundreds of millions. It is in the billions of dollars, hundreds of billions of dollars, within this year.

the most significant investment to combat climate change in our Nation's history.

Somebody needs to be held accountable for these results.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Delaware.

Almost everything that is good that he has just talked about came out of the Finance Committee, terrific staff work, terrific leadership. Thank you. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Additionally, I would like to clarify that the intent of section 13701 allows the Secretary to consider indirect book and claim factors that reduce effective greenhouse gas emissions to help determine whether the…

the amendment by our colleague Senator Capito would strike $45 million in the bill that would fund the EPA to use its existing narrow Clean Air Act authorities to address greenhouse gas emissions. Our colleague sought to argue that this…

I ask unanimous consent that there be a period of morning business for debate only until 4:15 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, and that Senator Schumer be recognized at 4:15 p.m. The PRESIDING…

I thank the Senator from Iowa for his patience today. Thank you so much. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa. ____________________

I rise this afternoon to speak in support of the historic legislation we are considering today, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. A little over a week ago, when I heard the news that there was an agreement reached to move forward on…

I rise for the purpose of entering into a colloquy with the chair of the Finance Committee, Mr. Wyden, concerning section 13204, clean hydrogen, which establishes for the first time tax incentives for the production of clean hydrogen, and…

I rise to speak in opposition to this amendment, which would make sweeping changes to bedrock environmental laws. This amendment would modify the regulatory authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency and multiple other Agencies. It…

I thank the Senator from Oregon for his comments on these issues and his leadership.

before you do that, I would ask to be recognized for 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank my colleague for not objecting. Let's just stop for a moment before we vote. The National Environmental Policy Act was not signed into law by FDR, not signed into law by Lyndon Johnson or John Kennedy, not signed into law by Barack…

normally at this time of the week, Senator Capito and I are gathering for a face-to-face meeting or maybe having a meeting by phone as she heads back to West Virginia. Today, it looked like we were not going to have a chance to meet, but…

to the speaker who has just finished speaking, before he leaves the floor, he and I share the same initials, TC, and in this case, we share the same views on an important issue. It is great to have the TCs--the Tango Charlies--speaking…

I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a) of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I rise today to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Kim Brinkman on the occasion of her retirement from the Senate disbursing office. For 34 years, Kim has served this Chamber, its Members, and its staff with decency and grace. We…

the Republican leader knows I am a huge fan of his. Every Thursday, we gather, along with Senator Gillibrand, we gather in a Bible study, bipartisan Bible study. Most people think we would never pray together, read the scripture together…