John Sarbanes: “I would respectfully request of the leader that he should have a discussion with the minority leader before seeking to…”

This is an important function that our committee plays. We take it seriously.

But these are dramatic changes that can bring us to a new place and, I think, have given many people a sense of hope instead of despair in the face of what we are seeing with a warming planet.

I thank Congressman Mfume for organizing this very important and special tribute. It is a tribute, as you have already heard, to the six hardworking men who lost their lives during this collapse of the bridge on March 26. They got up that…

The health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed can only continue to improve through robust Federal, state, and local partnerships.