Following up on something that Senator Brown said, that Senator Murray alluded to, Senators Carper, Lankford, Tester, and I will soon be reintroducing the Protect Vets Act.

I ask unanimous consent to complete my remarks before the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered

I rise today to recognize and thank three long-serving aides who have served my office but more importantly served our Nation proudly, and they are now moving on to the next chapters of their lives. First, Chris Gillott. Chris Gillott was…

I totally accept that. But it seems like the $1,400 on top of the unemployment, and on top of some of the other--you know, the rent relief, for example, seems to be less targeted.

The extra $1,400 to families, some of whom, you know, are working, they see no decrease in their income.

There is also money for education. And I will note that in the COVID relief package just passed, plus the CARES package, I think we have put in a net of $66 billion for education.

Yes, this needs to move forward.

I am here today to pay tribute to three brave law enforcement officers in Louisiana who were recently shot in the line of duty, and, sadly, one died. I begin with the man who died. While on duty, Mangham Police Officer Marshall Waters…

I would also like to recognize New Orleans Police Officer Trevor Abney, who was shot in the face and fortunately has survived. Officer Abney and Officer Brooke Duncan were on patrol in New Orleans on October 30. Without warning and for no…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I had the privilege to speak on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett a couple of days ago, for her qualifications and the uniqueness she will bring to the Court, which will serve our country well. Today, I would like to speak on a different…

I rise today to offer my support for confirming Louisiana native Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. Deciding whether to confirm a Justice to the highest Court in the land is among the most important duties and…

I thank the Presiding Officer, Senator Hyde-Smith, and Senator Lee for organizing this colloquy and participating in it in support of the Support and Value Expectant Moms and Babies Act. I love that title: Support and Value Expectant Moms…

at the forbearance of my colleagues, if I can interpolate, if you will, and I will yield back. Thank you very much. As I speak, Hurricane Sally threatens the gulf coast, including parts of Louisiana. Our prayers are with those in the path…

As Congress drafts the next round of COVID-19 spending, lawmakers are debating whether to give states money. We should.

I rise today to speak to a very important piece of legislation, which quietly passed this Chamber last week. It included several provisions I authored and offered based upon my experience as a physician that specifically provides mental…

today I rise in recognition of seersucker manufacturers and enthusiasts across the United States. I wish everyone a Happy National Seersucker Day. This uniquely American fashion has a storied history dating back to 1909. The first…

I ask unanimous consent that Matthew Fegley, a fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered

I rise to speak of a largely unknown aspect of the Vietnam war and a too neglected aspect. I rise to highlight Air America and its role in military conflicts from the 1940s through the Cold War. Air America, which was previously known as…

I rise to address the issues regarding the COVID crisis. Now, as we know, the COVID crisis is a public health crisis which has led to an economic crisis and, in turn, an educational crisis. Today, I am going to speak about an aspect of the…

COVID-19 is a continuing threat to Americans' physical and financial health, and it is at this intersection that Congress can make a meaningful impact on the family budgets of all Americans by passing sensible legislation to lower the cost…

nearly a month has passed since George Floyd died. In a show of unity, which bridged divides Americans-- Republicans, Democrats, Independents--demanded that something be done to prevent such deaths from happening in the future. Republicans…

I rise to speak about the Great American Outdoors Act or, more particularly, about the absence of a coastal resiliency amendment that I wish to have included. Let me begin by congratulating Senators Cory Gardner and Steve Daines, from…

it seems clear this body is prepared to pass the Great American Outdoors Act. It will be doing so without the bipartisan language to strengthen coastal resiliency around the country, sending a final message to the American people that the…

We have a few minutes left to go. I didn't realize the colloquy was going on. I would like to give an opposing viewpoint. In this legislation, we put parks over people. We spend billions of dollars taking care of parks and don't spend a…