I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 28, 2016, at 9 a.m., in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I worry sometimes that China may be an enabler to North Korea, for reasons that benefit them by keeping the United States busy.

I come to the floor of the Senate to do something I periodically like to do when a citizen of my State deserves recognition for the contributions they have made to my State and the citizens of my State. Today is such a day. Dr. Emily…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Dr. Emily Lembeck

I am not making an accusation; I am making an observation--but if they are an enabler for North Korea, they are putting 2,000 troops on their border to send the signal, hey, do not mess with us.

I ask unanimous consent that the Coast Guard Fellow, John Ariail, in Senator Cochran's office, be granted floor privileges through the remainder of the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I don't know who wrote what my friend from Alabama is reading, but the truth and the fact is that this is a recommendation that allows the installation of more energy efficiency and the funding of that in terms of housing. Homebuilders…

I just want all Members of the Senate to consider this amendment favorably. It is an amendment that allows for consideration, in the qualification of the underwriting of a loan for the purchase of a single-family dwelling, of those…

I thank Senator Bennet for his support, and I urge each Member of the Senate today to vote favorably for the SAVE Act and favorably for the end legislation. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado.

I am delighted to rise in favor of the Isakson-Bennet amendment, the SAVE Act, and glad to acknowledge my hard work with Michael Bennet, who has been a great partner in this effort. I particularly want to acknowledge the patience of…

I ask to call up the Isakson-Bennet amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Georgia [Mr. Isakson] proposes an amendment numbered 3202 to…

what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Udall amendment No. 3312. Amendment No. 3202 to Amendment No. 2953 (Purpose: To improve the accuracy of mortgage underwriting used by the Federal Housing Administration by ensuring that…