I ask unanimous consent that the first vote in the series be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Bress nomination?

I hope that we can all agree that while religious liberty remains a fundamental value, it cannot and should not be used as a weapon to cause harm to others, but rather as a shield to protect civil rights of people of all faiths, not just a…

We sent you several oversight letters about the situation where Affinity Mine had been put on a pattern of violation sanctions.

If I could just elaborate slightly, you do not really need to wait 10 years to determine when a miner has been in the mines 5 years and he has PMF that you might want to wait another 10 years, because that miner is going to be gone.

President Roberts, you are aware of the reporting by Howard Berkes of National Public Radio about the epidemic of progressive massive fibrosis that really brings us here today.

Our concern was it didn't appear to be consistent with the statutory requirements that they have complete inspections without serious violations.

Judge Allen Winsor has honorably served the State of Florida for several years, and I proudly support his confirmation as a district judge for the Northern District of Florida today. He has demonstrated a keen legal acumen and adherence to…

Students of color also suffer disproportionately lower graduation rates.

Congress has a responsibility to explore innovative strategies that provide more students the support they need to complete college and reach their full potential.

State disinvestment in higher education has forced students and families to shoulder more of the cost of college.

Because of the rising cost of college and weakening power of Pell Grants, too many low-income students either cannot afford to enroll in postsecondary education or cannot afford to complete their programs.

Our higher education system must give every student the opportunity to be on the right side of this trend.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 246, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

Judge Rodney Smith has an impressive record of honorably serving the State of Florida, and I am proud to support his confirmation as a district judge for the Southern District of Florida. After receiving a bachelor's degree from Florida…

on June 12, 2016, our State was attacked. Forty-nine innocent and beautiful lives were senselessly lost, and the lives of countless families and loved ones were forever changed. The attack--an attack on America, our State, the city of…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I urge you to make flood mitigation a priority.

Today's legislative hearing will examine barriers keeping Americans out of the workforce and also identify legislative solutions to expand opportunity.

I am proud to speak today in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Our men and women in uniform are true heroes. They risk their lives every day to protect our freedoms and our way of life. I had the opportunity to serve in the U.S. Navy…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today commence. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise today in support of the nomination of Rodolfo Ruiz to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. I first met Judge Rudy Ruiz in 2012 when I appointed him to the Miami-Dade County Court, when…

Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves and members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for providing me this opportunity to discuss some of the priorities I believe should be reflected in any transportation and…

Unfortunately, the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the Department of Labor cuts programs and policies that are designed to serve this mission.

This budget proposal also seeks to expand untested work force training programs at the expense of proven, high-quality apprenticeships.

The President's budget proposal, which slashes the Department of Labor's funding by 10 percent, or $1.2 billion, reflects the Administration's lack of support for hardworking people who are struggling to get ahead.