It is hard to break that cycle. And if you are a small business, is you are not as attractive as larger small businesses.

It was a real testament to the strength of a community to fight for integration in 1960.

I think you all can see why we are so proud of Dr. Breaux, and thank you for the arrangement for this field hearing.

if this program continues to get watered down or taken away, given the fact that discrimination still exists in America, if this program goes away it would even make it more difficult for small businesses, minority businesses, women-owned…

It is important that we, as a country, recognize that when we exclude parts of our society we are actively undermining the social, political, and economic potential of our country.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

I come to the floor to talk about the pending business, the supplemental appropriations bill that came over to us from the House of Representatives. In February of this year, I was in Munich for the security conference, and the question…

every 5 years, Congress comes together to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration--FAA. This reauthorization includes legislative changes related to aviation safety, new technology, support for the aviation industry and its…

a year ago, artillery and gunfire erupted in the capital of Sudan. Smoke filled the air as people ran for their lives. It was the beginning of a vicious war between two armed factions: the SAF--the Sudanese Armed Forces--and the RSF--the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kelly). Without objection, it is so ordered. Sudan

I rise today to honor Dianne E. Rennack, specialist in foreign policy at the Congressional Research Service-- CRS--for her distinguished career in service to Congress. Ms. Rennack retired on March 29 after more than 39 years with CRS…

for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

Four years ago America's alliances were in tatters, especially in the Indo-Pacific.

The tremendous progress is thanks to the hard work of the Biden administration.

Only 4 years later, our alliances have never been stronger.

Our alliances in the region do not just reassure nations who live in Beijing's shadows; they also pay off for the American people.

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 478, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

We should not have to choose between addressing the climate crisis or helping vulnerable communities adapt.

on Tuesday morning, March 26, I received a phone call early in the morning informing me of a major tragedy in our community. The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a vital link on the I-95 corridor. It is a bridge that is about a mile and a half…

I am pleased to join my colleague Senator Boozman in introducing legislation that reauthorizes and makes improvements to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act program has…