I would thank the Senator for his gracious comments. As always, it has been a great pleasure to work with him, and I know he cares deeply about the constitutional principle that brings us to the floor today. Let us defend the Constitution…

as Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, I rise today to introduce, with the Committee's Ranking Member, Senator Bob Casey, the ``Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019,'' a bill that would assist States in improving guardianship…

after careful consideration, I have decided to oppose the confirmation of Andrew Wheeler, the nominee for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. While Mr. Wheeler is certainly qualified for this position, I have too…

William Barr is unquestionably qualified to serve as Attorney General, a position to which he was confirmed unanimously in 1991, in President George H.W. Bush's administration. Mr. Barr's record of public service and long career in the law…

I first want to commend the Senator from Iowa for suggesting that we take the occasion of Valentine's week to come to the Senate floor and talk a bit about our home States. Of course, each of us is convinced that we represent the best…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognizing Maine

Thank you. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 433 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

I rise today to urge my colleagues to support two bills that I have introduced that will help to preserve and to expand access to home healthcare. I have been a strong supporter of home care since my very first home visit early in my…

the second bill that I have introduced is the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act. I have introduced this bill with my friend and colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin. Our legislation will improve the access that Medicare…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

on February 26, the town of Limestone, ME, will mark the 150th anniversary of its incorporation. As one who was born and raised in the neighboring city of Caribou, it is a great pleasure to celebrate the generations of industrious and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging, having adopted rules governing its procedures for the 116th Congress, have a copy of their rules printed in the Record. Pursuant to XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of…

I rise today to discuss the Reviving America's Scenic Byways Act, a bill I have introduced with my colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin. Our bill seeks to revive the long- dormant process within the U.S. Department of Transportation…

building on this comprehensive effort to strengthen retirement security, I am also introducing a second bill today with my friend and colleague from Virginia, Senator Mark Warner. It would provide greater flexibility and access to both…

as chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, ensuring that more Americans are secure financially in their retirement years is one of my highest priorities. Later this week, our Aging Committee will hold a hearing on this very topic…

notwithstanding the previous order, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business in order to introduce two bills. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins and Ms. Hassan pertaining…

I urge all of my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill that would ensure geriatric education for our current workforce while it would optimize resources to bolster academic careers in geriatrics and help to attract the best and the…

I urge all of my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill that would ensure geriatric education for our current workforce while it would optimize resources to bolster academic careers in geriatrics and help to attract the best and the…

I rise to introduce legislation with my colleague Senator Casey that would reauthorize the only federally funded programs that are specifically designed to develop a health provider workforce to care for our older Americans. The Geriatrics…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 296 are printed in today's Record under…

this is the first day in which Americans across the country are eligible to file their 2018 tax returns. I rise today to introduce with my colleague from Alabama, Senator Jones, the Taxpayer Identity Protection Act. Our bill seeks to help…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction…

government shutdowns are never justified, and I have opposed every one of them. This shutdown--the longest in our Nation's history--has caused real harm to 800,000 Federal employees and their families. Just today, I heard from a Federal…

this shutdown, the longest in our history, must come to an end. It has already caused far too much harm for 800,000 dedicated Federal employees and their families who are struggling to pay bills without paychecks and are on the verge of…

government shutdowns, regardless of which party controls Congress or the White House, are always harmful to Federal employees and their families, who struggle to pay their bills without paychecks, to Americans who need help from closed…