I have 7 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 rise today with my colleague, Senator Risch, to speak on the nomination of Judge David Nye to be a U.S. district judge for the Federal district of Idaho. First, let me acknowledge the diligent work of Judiciary Committee Chairman…

The American Legion wants to thank Senator's Isakson, Tester, and Crapo for taking the lead in drafting these three bills.

S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act of 2017, introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), would permit furnishing health care for eligible veterans by non-VA healthcare providers.

Reform is urgently needed, and the Committee is actively exploring a variety of options.

Reforming the housing finance system is one of my key priorities this Congress.

The status quo is not a viable option.

One of the most common complaints I hear from our bankers in Arkansas is that they have to answer to multiple masters.

Many Congressmen and Senators like to punt the ball to regulators.

We should stop giving so much power to unelected regulators in Washington, DC.

I ask unanimous consent to speak 5 minutes before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise in support of Mr. Marshall Billingslea, who has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing. Mr. Billingslea proved at his nomination hearing before the Banking Committee that he is…

I rise in support of Ms. Sigal Mandelker, President Trump's nominee to be Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes. Five weeks ago, at Ms. Mandelker's hearing, members of the Banking Committee were moved by her…

A trade accord that does not work for affected stakeholders is counterproductive.

Collaboration breaks barriers. Collaboration brings people together to find common solutions.

As a matter of principle and fairness to our Nation's operational Guard and Reserve men and women, there is no reason to exclude them from GI Bill entitlement simply because they serve under wrong orders.

Tragedy should not negate that promise or curtail that investment.

Passing this bill will not only help ensure the men and women of the National Guard accrue Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits in the same manner as their active duty counterparts but will further support the soldiers who protect our Nation.

One of my key priorities this Congress is passing legislation on a bipartisan basis to improve the bank regulatory framework and stimulate economic growth.

I rise to speak on behalf of the Crapo- Brown-Corker-Cardin Countering Russian Aggression and Cyber Attacks Act of 2017. This is filed as amendment No. 232 to the pending Iran sanctions bill, and as has been indicated, we will vote on it…

I will not stop fighting for justice for the victims of Camp Lejeune.

I rise to speak on the Crapo-Brown-Corker- Cardin Countering Russian Aggression and Cyber Attacks Act of 2017. This bill, filed as an amendment, was filed as amendment No. 232 to the Iran sanctions bill late last night. Yesterday, the…

It is very clear that the Affordable Care Act has multiple taxes on the middle class and its repeal will, in fact, bring significant tax relief to the middle class.

I want to work with you to develop pro-growth policies for this country, whether it is tax reform, health-care reform, housing and finance reform, regulatory reform.

So the Trump budget proposals are even below, and significantly below, the same types of projections that the Obama administration projected in presenting their budgets?