Joe Donnelly

I want to talk to you about what we talked about in my office, which is the opioid crisis.

This is not only an important issue to me but to national security.

Thank you, Madam Chair. And to all of you, this is a particularly poignant hearing for me. I have a family member who has rheumatoid arthritis and who was actually in the trials for Enbrel.

This pension piece is equally important to us, so we do not find ourselves living hand to mouth at the end of the day.

Harry Truman made this promise to us.

I know Treasury has imposed sanctions on a number of Chinese entities that have served as sources of trade and revenue for North Korea.

I rise today to discuss two important issues: keeping our government running and protecting an important tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. I know how strong the Presiding Officer is on that as well. Today we face a deadline to…

There have been a number of reports that the United States is among the easiest countries to create anonymous shell companies in.

my colleagues and I are on the Senate floor tonight on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Americans whose pensions are at serious risk. For generations, there has been an expectation in our country that if you worked hard and earned a…

for the past decade, health policy, unfortunately, has proven to be one of the most bitterly partisan issues. It doesn't have to be this way. I want to take a few minutes to discuss some health-related issues that Congress left unfinished…

I believe Kip is highly qualified and will be committed to achieving the goals of the United Nations World Food Program and Food and Agriculture Organization as they strive to defeat hunger and to achieve food security worldwide.

at some point this evening, we expect the House of Representatives to send the Senate a bill that would keep the Federal Government open for another few weeks before our heading home for Christmas. For most families, the holidays are an…

I rise to discuss the tax bill. I am disappointed. You see, I am one of the many Americans who believe that we need to reform our Tax Code to benefit middle-class families. I also believe that we need to make those reforms in a…

the majority leader's bill before us today continues the same broken tax system that incentivizes companies to move jobs to foreign countries, hurting more American communities and undercutting thousands of working American families. In…

today I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of U.S. Army SGT Jonathon Michael Hunter of Columbus, IN. Dedication to his country, loyalty to his fellow servicemembers, and a deep love for his family were the…

today I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Captain Eric Balliet of the Fort Wayne Fire Department. Service to his community and compassion were qualities that defined Eric's life. Eric was a 19-year…

I want to thank you and your staff for a unique level of prompt and clear communication since your confirmation.

I am concerned about the shortfall in funding for new wings.

today, I wish to recognize Maple Elementary School of Avon, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools that…

today I wish to recognize Pleasant View Elementary School of Zionsville, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes…

today I wish to recognize James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School of New Castle, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program…

today I wish to recognize Barr-Reeve Elementary School of Montgomery, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes…

today, I wish to recognize Eden Elementary School of Greenfield, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools…

today, I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service of retired U.S. Army COL Roger Peterman, a Greenwood, IN, resident and dedicated veteran and public servant who served his country with honor. In 1967, Roger Peterman enlisted…

earlier today, on rollcall vote No. 260, the motion to invoke cloture on Stephanos Bibas, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. circuit judge for the Third District, I voted yea when I had intended to vote nay. ____________________