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I rise once again to address what could very well be one of the greatest ongoing environmental disasters in the United States. I am referring to the billions of gallons of raw sewage, industrial waste, and other pollutants that flow down…

I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be permitted to speak prior to the scheduled vote: Senator Peters for up to 5 minutes, Senator Lujan for up to 5 minutes, Senator Schmitt for up to 5 minutes, and Senator Hawley for up to…

I rise now in support of Adrienne Noti's nomination to be an associate judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The DC Superior Court is the local trial court here in the Nation's Capital. It handles some of the highest…

when my three children were born, it was unlike anything else I have ever, ever experienced before. Those 3 days were the best in my life, and it is hard to put into words how beautiful and how daunting it is to have a child. Every…

I rise in support of Hampton Dellinger's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel. Federal employees must be able to report waste, fraud, and abuse across government without fear of retaliation. Whistleblowers have exposed serious…

yesterday the Senate considered legislation that would have provided critical aid to our allies and provide resources and authorities to secure our northern and southern borders. The legislation was forged by good-faith, bipartisan…

as a result of travel with President Biden to Michigan, I was unable to attend vote No. 31 on February 1 on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 477, Lisa W. Wang, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United…

In 2020, my bipartisan bill, The Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act, was signed into law.

I was pleased when the VA opened an Inspector General investigation into his case last summer.

In 2020, my bipartisan bill, The Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act, was signed into law.

As service members transition into the civilian life, it's absolutely critical that they have the tools and the job training that they need to be successful in that transition.

I was pleased when the VA opened an Inspector General investigation into his case last summer.

As service members transition into the civilian life, it's absolutely critical that they have the tools and the job training that they need to be successful in that transition.

What the law did is it increases veterans' access to financial assistance they can use in connection with an apprenticeship program.

As service members transition into the civilian life, it's absolutely critical that they have the tools and the job training that they need to be successful in that transition.

I was unable to attend yesterday's vote on rollcall vote No. 347 Confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 415, Martin O'Malley, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Social Security. I would have voted yea on the confirmation had I been able to…

I rise in support of Harry Coker's nomination to be the National Cyber Director. The National Cyber Director is responsible for driving cyber security policy and strategy all across the Federal Government. The Office of the National Cyber…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 4 minutes prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Harry Coker, Jr.

I have been working on legislation that would require agencies to respond to the Federal Protective Service security recommendations within 90 days.

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Georgia. Israel

I ask unanimous consent that the Peters substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1367) in the nature of a substitute was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose…