Mr. President, last year, the United States weathered 14 different disasters costing $1 billion or more, including 2 hurricanes that cost more than $25 billion in damages. Just in the past 3 years, the annual average of billion-dollar…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes, followed by Senators Whitehouse and Heinrich for 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I yield the floor to the majority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following legislative fellows in my office be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress: Allison Hutchings, Chris Thaxton, and Sarah Eccleston. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Robert Yu and Laura Cannon, who are legislative fellows in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. McSally). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, climate change is already wreaking havoc on the American economy, and anyone who cares today about having a strong economy in 10, 20, or 30 years needs to be committed to acting now. We are already seeing the economic…

Mr. President, due to a clerical error, the senior Senator from Alaska, Ms. Murkowski, was not added as an original cosponsor and co-lead of the Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act when we introduced the bill together on April…

Madam President, it gives me no pleasure to say this, but this administration is actively doing terrible things for women and their families. They have rolled back protections for workers. They have made it easier for companies to pollute…

Mr. President, I got my first taste of politics when I was 16 years old. I was worried that my favorite surf spot was going to be turned into condominiums, so I joined the Save Sandy Beach Coalition. Adults around me told me that I was too…

Mr. President, will the Senator from Iowa yield to a question? I am interested in whether she believes that climate change is real, caused by humans, and requires Federal action.

I just would like to get clarification. She did say climate change is real, but my question is whether--