I am hopeful that today's conversation will bring us closer to finding that right balance between the safe integration of drones in the national airspace and moving forward with economic development, not stifling small business innovation…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 2 p.m., in room SD-226 of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on environment and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 9, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

last month we all learned with great sadness of Justice Antonin Scalia's passing after nearly 30 years on the Court. He would have turned 80 years old on Friday, March 11. In recent weeks, foremost on people's minds as they reflect on…

I have raised significant concerns about the safe operation of this technology and it is crucial that the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, develops regulations to promote a culture of safety and compliance for the growing number…

I rise today with enormous pride, but also real sadness, to honor one of my most talented and longest serving staff members, Zak Baig, as he departs the Senate and starts an exciting new career. Zak has worked his way up the ranks in my…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. TRIBUTE TO ZAK BAIG

updating the outdated collection strategies and allocation levels is an urgent matter

Thank you very much, and thanks to all of you. This was a great discussion because of your background and experience in your testimony.

federal management authorities weigh the priorities of the few over the public

it is clear that federal authorities are not taking into account the effects their decisions have not only on anglers, but on thousands and thousands of small businesses

I am really concerned about is the extent to which we are really taking a public resource and privatizing it.

For those of us born and raised in Louisiana, we share an inherent appreciation of our state's abundant natural resources, certainly including fisheries.

We are absolutely committed to sound science and sound management.

Let me be clear. I am not talking about any package. I am talking about the general model of patent----

For me and my friend Congressman Ted Lieu, who also received a letter, this is not some academic issue.

One of the main points of emphasis I made along with Mr. Lieu was the need for the Department of Defense to own the data for our service members and Department civilians.

I think we need to be reversing that.

We want to encourage it. We want people to have access to capital. We want their patents protected.

It is no secret that the ever-changing federal rule book is one of the greatest obstacles for business growth and innovation.

I began working with my good friend and colleague Congressman Ted Lieu on a path forward that would protect not just the personal and private information of those who hold security clearances but what amounts to crown jewels for any…