The northeast Fish and Wildlife Service region is leading a collaborative effort between 10 States.

We are incredibly proud of our two national wildlife refuges in the First State.

I want to thank Senator Cardin and others, certainly our Ranking Member, and other members of the Committee who joined us in person and virtually.

These animals are pretty smart.

Ultimately, we believe it will strengthen our national security while creating jobs and expedite the movement of goods.

I am confident that Ms. Williams is that kind of leader.

I am disappointed about the Administration's lack of transparency, particularly on climate and environmental issues.

The Endangered Species Act has worked quite well to conserve and recover species in our State.

I have raised this multiple times, but President Biden has not put forth a nominee to lead one of EPA's most significant offices.

Thanks very much. Mr. President, I don't have enough time to respond to everything that my colleague from South Dakota has said. If I did, it would take a long while. I would say this: A couple of years ago, when we passed with only…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas and nays have been called for. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. (Mr…

how much time do I have? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has 2 minutes.

I rise today in support of the confirmation of Jeffrey Prieto to serve as general counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Prieto was reported favorably from our committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, on a…

I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

today I am introducing legislation to allow the District of Columbia to receive funding and other benefits under the Coastal Zone Management Act. I am pleased to offer this companion legislation to a bill introduced by the Congresswoman…

Senator Carper. Dr. Frey, thanks very much for your testimony.

Governors don't create jobs, Senators don't create jobs, Presidents don't create jobs, even Chairs of regional commissions don't create jobs. But we help create a nurturing climate for job creation.

I would like to refocus a little bit on PFAS, that is something, an issue that Senator Capito and I have focused on a lot.

As Senator Carper noted, I have worked multiple times with the Office of Research and Development.

I am pleased that this Administration has laid out a road map.

How can we be helpful?

I like that short answer. Thank you very much. Good to see you again. Thanks for your help.

One of the ways we can save a life is to make sure we focus on PFAS and getting it right, and we are intent on doing that.

I think that is great. We hear that; we want to as well. We also want to make sure that we make some progress.

I try to help people.