I think it should be a priority for all States, including my own State of Illinois, although there have been challenges.

We must break down barriers for funding to ensure every American has access to clean water.

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…

the narrative that one individual in one country can control the global oil economy is a false narrative.

the ability to produce is not our problem.

the narrative that more leases would decrease today's gas prices and immediately help secure energy independence from Russia is also a false narrative.

I have one request 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…

it makes no sense to say that we are not getting answers so we are not going to confirm anybody to this position of Deputy Director of OMB. We only just confirmed the Director last week. It is like saying: I am going to the emergency room…

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The Senator from Illinois.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget; that the Senate vote on the…

I certainly understand it, and not the least of which because when I joined the Army, we were still training to fight the Soviets and to defend the Fulda Gap.

We need to cut off Russia from their source of income and we are doing that. But part of this was -- is going after the oligarchs.

I join the senior Senator from Illinois' affection for Tom Balanoff. He truly is an icon for labor, not just in Illinois but across the country. Ukraine Mr. President, I rise today to speak on Ukraine. With Russian troops firing outside…

I rise today to pay tribute to the remarkable life of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic, a 21-year veteran of law enforcement who was fatally shot and passed away on December 30, 2021, while serving in the line of duty. Sergeant Rittmanic…

That was one of my top priorities during the development of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was making sure we eliminated the outdated, one size fits all ban on including local hiring incentives in construction project contracts.

I want to associate myself with the comments of my friend, Senator Ernst, from Iowa, that the RFS is critically important for that clean energy future and that biofuels are a critical part of that.

One of the other things that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law does is that it recognizes a basic principle. As we work to repair and enhance our infrastructure, we must also make sure that these upgrades benefit all Americans.

We think it is so important for not just of course the basic equity and fairness at stake, but unlocking the economic potential of communities with so many workers with disabilities who could be better able to contribute to the economy and…

I join my colleagues, the Senators from Nevada and Minnesota, in my frustration as to why we are here today. Today, I am joining them and urging my colleagues to join me in calling for the swift confirmation of Chief LaDon Reynolds to be…

My point is even if we agree today on a site, wherever that is, it will still take 20 years to develop that site.

the impact is simply devastating.

The Federal Government has a responsibility to help communities the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant.

There is a desperate need to pass the STRANDED Act as soon as possible.

we have a moral obligation to help them, put ourselves in their shoes.

the nuclear plants would be decommissioned, the waste safely removed, and the land returned for future use.