Without a doubt, there is more we can do on outreach.

We are very proud of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. It is to modernize infrastructure in America.

We got complaints from our traditional allies. They think we are moving too quickly, and they won't be able to compete with us.

I rise in strong support of H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the Senate companion version of this measure, S. 4556, which has been introduced by Senator Feinstein. The House passed this legislation…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 14

I rise to make a unanimous consent request in regards to legislation that has already been passed by the committees of authorization. This is a bill that deals with fighting corruption globally. I need not remind my colleagues that…

I am disappointed that there is an objection, but I appreciate my friend from Pennsylvania's willingness to sit down and continue to try to work this out. We have met with several Members who have had some similar concerns, and I thought…

We need Georgia to be on a path to integration in Europe and we have to make that absolutely abundantly clear.

I will back her up any day of the week.

for the information of the Senate, there will be a rollcall vote at approximately 4 p.m. today on passage of S.J. Res. 63, related to the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

I agree with that. I would just underscore this point.

I ask unanimous consent to execute the order with respect to Calendar No. 523, S.J. Res. 63, at 3:30 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Is it time to end the Minsk Group?

My point is that Russia cannot really participate now because they are not even participating in the OSCE.

Safety issues to me are extremely important. We had a record number of deaths in highway accidents the first 6 months of this year, over 20,000 fatalities.

I will just make one observation, Senator Cramer, on the permitting. This committee worked very well together on the permitting provisions.

Reconnecting Communities is a program I am particularly proud of because, you see, we have had transportation programs in our community that have divided communities.

If you delay, it is denied. We recognize that.

Equitable access is going to be a critical issue here.

The more to the bottom, the better.

I am extremely proud of legislation that I originally authored with Senator Cochran of Mississippi, the Transportation Alternatives Program.

I think this is one of those situations. If you can demonstrate a reduction in methane, then we ought to have a faster NEPA process.

We should have shorter timeframes to turn around projects.

Today's subject is implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill from local jurisdictions to address transportation challenges.

Once again, we thank our witnesses. Your entire statements will be made part of the record.