Ms. Torres Small, you probably would expect me to ask something about ethanol.

Thank you. Before I ask a couple of questions, I would like to say that I appreciate, Mr. Chairman, your holding this hearing to examine proposals to enhance and expand access to retirement savings vehicles.

because of the increase in hospitalizations because of the Delta variant of the virus, we are told that the CDC will soon be requiring, in about half the counties of the country, masks and other restrictions to prevent the spread of the…

I expect the Inspector General to be aggressive and unrelenting to get the records, the emails, the memos, run the transcribed interviews, and question everyone up the leadership chain. Leave no stone unturned. If punches are pulled, the…

We greatly appreciate Ambassador Tai's and Secretary Vilsack's efforts to date to try to engage and address this issue with the Mexican Government.

However, an enforcement case would, at the minimum, give us a framework and a timeline to resolve the COFEPRIS-regulated delays in biotechnology approvals.

I was glad to see that in May, USTR announced that the agency will request a dispute settlement panel be established to consider Canada's failure to comply with tariff rate quota provisions.

Unfortunately, it looks like Mexico will not work with the U.S. in a good faith effort to resolve the issue and ensure Iowa farmers full access to Mexican markets.

Mr. Huttema, USMCA found a way to change Canada's trade-distorting policies and reform Canada's dairy pricing system.

I intend to object to any unanimous consent request relating to the nomination of Helaine Ann Greenfeld, to be an Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice, PN459, and Christopher H. Schroeder, to be an Assistant Attorney…

many bills get introduced in the Senate and don't seem to go anyplace. The reason is that they are meant to be simply messaging documents, making a statement, telling people what you believe, not necessarily with the motive of passing a…

to finance their big spending agenda, President Biden and Members of his party in Congress have called for over $3 trillion in new taxes. This group claims that these tax hikes are targeted solely to the very wealthy. However, deep down…

today I come to the floor to discuss an issue that I have raised during the course of multiple Republican and Democrat administrations. This is a problem that crosses political boundaries, whether you have a Republican or Democrat…

before we proceed to a vote on final passage of the VOCA Fix Act, on which I teamed up with Senators Durbin, Graham, and other members of the Judiciary Committee, we first will turn to the Toomey amendment. This amendment is loosely based…

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 Iowa

I have been to the floor several times with Senator Gillibrand not only to compliment her on the hard work she has put into this bill for so many years now--I think going back to 2013--but also to give my support to this effort as well…

why is there such an increase in violent crimes in American cities? In New York City, the murder rate is up 37 percent from 2 years ago; in Atlanta, 53 percent from 2019. In Portland, OR, murders have increased over 500 percent. So…

like my colleague from Iowa who has just spoken, I travel Iowa as well, and in holding my county meetings and visiting with employers and employees--not just these last 2 weeks that we have been in recess, but all year--I have been hearing…

The Packers and Stockyards Act probably does more to protect the family farmer and enhance competition than maybe even the Department of Justice antitrust laws do.

the countdown is on. Today marks the beginning of 100 days until the critical and lifesaving authority placing fentanyl-related substances in schedule I expires. In 100 days that expires. Congress has extended this authority multiple…

I ask unanimous consent that Gary Tromblay, a detailee in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered

Thank you to Secretary Vilsack for issuing the very aggressive proposed rulemaking and enforcement that he wants to do to increase competition within agriculture.

every State of the Nation has many infrastructure needs. In Iowa, we rely on our roads, bridges, air, and freight to move our goods and people throughout Iowa, throughout the United States, and eventually throughout the world. I am…

I guess I am not surprised that we would have an objection like this because a program that has been corrupt and that we have been trying to reform for 8 years--every time we reach an agreement, there is big-moneyed interests in this town…

I am here with Senators Cornyn and Leahy to ask unanimous consent. As if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 831 and the Senate proceed to its…