It was this Committee that put together the foundation for those sanctions and financial measures on Russia and then worked with the Committee on Foreign Relations to expand them as a part of CAATSA.

The reasons for these sanctions include Russia's standing military incursions in Ukraine; abetting Assad's atrocities in Syria; conducting cyberenabled information warfare activities and cyberattacks against United States critical…

I rise to speak about title XVII of the NDAA, which reforms the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, and export controls. The last time CFIUS underwent reform was in 2007. Recognizing that the foreign investment…

FRA supports the draft legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Crapo (ID) that addresses the streamlining the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

This is an ambitious bill, one that seeks to improve DOD's Transition Assistance Program.

I agree with my colleague that homeowners affected by flood disasters would benefit from greater certainty through a longer-term reauthorization. I would agree that meaningful reform is necessary to sustain the National Flood Insurance…

We applaud the work of the Senators Crapo, Tester, Cassidy and Sullivan on this in-depth, well thought out reform plan.

today I wish to honor Jim Grant. Describing him as a longtime, dedicated member of my staff does not adequately reflect his committed service. As of last week, Jim has worked 35 years in the U.S. Senate, in the offices of three Idaho…

It is fundamentally immoral, and you--you--were part of it, Ms. Kraninger.

I rise to speak in support of the nomination of the Honorable Randal Quarles to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Senate has already confirmed Mr. Quarles--this Congress--to serve as a member of the…

I will stop there, Mr. Chairman.

I agree with the concern you raise, and it is obviously one among many that we are trying to address here.

I intend to work with Senator Brown and with other Senators on the Banking Committee to identify and move legislative proposals through the Senate.

Today's hearing will focus on several legislative proposals that will encourage capital formation and reduce burdens for smaller businesses and communities.

in a few minutes we are going to vote on the Crapo-Whitehouse amendment. I stand to support that amendment and encourage my colleagues all to vote in favor of it. I first want to thank my colleague Senator Whitehouse. He and I have worked…

I first thank Senator Alexander for the great efforts he has undergone to bring this legislation forward. The Senate is working as it should. We are processing amendments. Hopefully, we will make it through all of our appropriations bills…

I appreciate the work that you are doing and, again, appreciate the fact that you would come here and report to the Committee.

I look forward to hearing more about some of these important initiatives today.

I rise in support of the nominations of Ms. Jelena McWilliams to be Chair and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As one of the three primary Federal financial regulators, the FDIC plays a critical role in the U.S…

I rise to urge my colleagues to confirm Brian Montgomery as Federal Housing Commissioner. The Federal Housing Administration or FHA plays an important role in today's housing finance market, promoting homeownership and ensuring access to…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Montgomery nomination?

the financial sector itself is a main target for hackers because, as many have said, 'that's where the money is.'

The collection and use of PII will be a major focus of the Banking Committee moving forward

I have 13 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…

I ask unanimous consent to start the first vote immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.