I look forward to continuing to work with the FDA to build on its earlier policies to collect better data and to make sure that we have more careful use of antibiotics.

The FDA's job is to protect public health, and a big part of that is making sure that drugs are safe, that they work.

With 2 million people in the United States developing antibiotic resistant infections every year, it is clear that more work needs to be done.

Antibiotic resistance, we know, comes from the overuse of antibiotics, and not just overuse in humans, but overuse in animals.

It matters if animals become antibiotic resistant or have antibiotic resistant bacteria, and that that then moves over into humans and threatens humans.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Attorney General Jeff Sessions

1 year ago today, I came to the Senate floor to oppose the nomination of Jeff Sessions to lead the Department of Justice. The Justice Department is charged with defending our laws and standing up for all people regardless of color, sex…

The Bipartisan Policy Center, a group of both Democrats and Republicans, has recommended restoring eligibility up to age 22.

For four out of every 10 women in this group, the cause of death was opioid overdose.

Until a couple of decades ago, Social Security survivor benefits were available for a child until they were 22, if they were full time students.

One of the ways that we try to take care of kids who have lost a parent is through the Social Security system.

We could make a common sense change to Social Security survivor benefits.