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Ben Cardin is a United States Senator from Maryland, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout his political career. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Cardin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2007, where he was known for his work on tax policy and social security reform.
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, July 25, and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
I rise today to draw the attention of the Senate and the American people to a dark anniversary on the near horizon. On July 24, the world will have seen 5 full months of the brutal, unjustified, and utterly senseless war Russia's dictator…
My concern is that we have our so-called allied countries that are part of our alliance in our support for Ukraine.
The United States and the Congress has been responsive to the food insecurity issues.
I rise today to speak about the bipartisan Global Learning Loss Assessment Act, S. 552, which I introduced along with Senator Boozman last year. This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, to submit a report…
I rise today to discuss a critical issue that continues to take a heavy toll on the health and financial well- being of Americans: high prescription drug prices. This uniquely American problem has U.S. families paying the highest price…
My experience during the disaster and the flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland, was a positive experience with the SBA.
Over the last two years, the SBA's attention has largely been focused on supporting small businesses through the pandemic.
Due to the effects of climate change, natural disasters are becoming more dangerous, deadly, and frequent in every part of this nation.
first of all, while Senator Blunt and Senator Stabenow are still on the floor, I want to thank both of them for their extraordinary leadership on this mental health issue. I am so pleased that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes…
I rise today to congratulate the University of Maryland's Men's Lacrosse Team for winning the NCAA Division 1 championship. The Terrapins completed an historic undefeated season, winning 18 games--an NCAA record for the most victories in a…
After the horrific shooting in Uvalde where innocent children were murdered, inaction was not an option. Congress had to do something substantive to help stem the epidemic of gun violence that is scarring our communities daily. For this…
There is strong support here in the Senate to expand trade opportunities and other opportunities with Mongolia.
Can I get your commitment to build on this progress to further strengthen the security partnership between the United States and Cyprus?
Armenia is connected to the United States by the love and concern of countless Armenian-American families.
As we know, Russia has weaponized the use of energy, and these countries remain very dependent upon Russian energy sources.
This funding request is critical to achieving the Administration's climate goals and reaching the $11.4 billion annual climate finance goal laid out by the President.
We have a lot of issues with Thailand. We recognize that. We are trying to make advancements, particularly as it relates to humanitarian issues in Burma.
As the U.S. grapples with complex challenges, immense opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region from strategic competition with China to the current global food crisis, from mitigating the impact of climate change to combating emerging…
I take this time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX. It was passed and enacted on June 23, 50 years ago, when President Nixon signed title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 into law, which explicitly added…
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