the experts, the health officials, and the data have made it clear, we can and we should safely reopen our schools. But parents, students, and even some teachers are asking the question: Why have we failed to do that? There is a pretty…

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for purposes of Senate…

this amendment reflects the intent of S. 80, Sarah's Law, which would amend the mandatory detention provisions of the INA to require the detention of anyone unlawfully present in the United States who is charged with a crime resulting in…

a $15 Federal minimum wage would be devastating for our hardest hit small businesses at a time when they can least afford it. These small businesses, like restaurants and childcare centers, provide vital services for working families and…

We withdraw the request for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 767) was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana. Amendment No. 678

do I have time remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. I am sorry, the Senator from Iowa has no time remaining. Vote on Amendment No. 767 The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

I call up my amendment No. 767 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Ms. Ernst] proposes an amendment…

I call up my amendment No. 132 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Ms. Ernst], for herself and others, proposes an…

on January 20, I joined my colleagues on the front steps of the Capitol for the inauguration of our 46th President, Joe Biden. At a time when divisions run deep within our country, I thought President Biden's call for unity, where he…

Despite employing more than 16,000 people nationwide, reports emerged last year that many Planned Parenthood affiliates illegally applied for and received those PPP loans.

We want to make sure that those businesses, those nonprofits that truly do have a need and meet the rules are those that are receiving.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, very much, and is it Guz-mon [phonetic] or Guz-man?

So, Ms. Guzman, if confirmed, I really do look forward to working with you and your team.

It is my hope that if you are confirmed to the position again, you will stand firm for our farmers and ranchers in Iowa.

I know for Iowans it's disappointing, but the process is what it is.

To have that accusation just offhandedly thrown out there just to confuse our voters across the United States. I think that is absolutely wrong.

I thank my colleague from North Carolina for joining us to talk about our veterans and about how important they are. North Carolina, of course, is home to many of our Active-Duty installations, which house many of our brave, young men and…

Operation Warp Speed has been a tremendous success for this administration. I do want to give a shout out to the Trump administration for making this possible.

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a wise, experienced, compassionate, and strong woman. This past week, Iowans and all Americans had the chance to see that. No matter the question or the topic, she was calm, cool, and collected. She invoked the…

Certainly, with what we have done on trade, we have seen significant strides forward. So, the USMCA is a great example of that.

Certainly with what we have done on trade, we have seen significant strides forward. So the USMCA is a great example of that.

I am thankful that we are well on our way to correcting the situation within our trade space.

I think the likelihood of Roe v. Wade being overturned is very minimal. I don't see that happening. Truly I don't see that happening.

I do support life at conception and I will always support life. I have been proud, so proud to lead the fight in the U.S. Senate to defund Planned Parenthood. Being pro-life means you reject the notion that the loss of millions, millions…