I have 6 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I yield back all remaining time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Amendment No. 2464 The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 2464.

I rise to urge adoption of the Peters- Rounds amendment, No. 2464. I first want to thank Chairman Manchin and Ranking Member Barrasso of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for working with me on this amendment. I would also like to…

we all agree that responding to natural disasters is a core Federal responsibility. But, unfortunately, this unprecedented amendment would take funds from the Federal Communications Commission's spectrum auction revenues to pay for…

I rise to oppose the Johnson amendment. This measure would force continued payment of government contractors to build an ill-conceived border wall. Most of these funds were never intended for this purpose. More than $10 billion was…

I look forward to continuing to examine the terrorism threat and the actions that need to be taken.

As Chairman of this Committee, I will work along with my colleagues to ensure that these words are followed by concrete actions to actually tackle this threat with the seriousness that it warrants.

We need the Federal Government to be more forthright and to seek coordination from the agencies.

I was also pleased to hear witnesses express on Tuesday support for the Pray Safe Act that I authored and introduced with Senator Hassan.

The information we gather from these two hearings will lay important groundwork for a September hearing with current government officials, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Wray and the Department of Homeland…

It is my commitment, and I think Members of the Committee here, that we will continue to be focused on this issue.

The Federal Government must urgently focus its efforts to combat the domestic terrorism threat and prevent future tragedies.

The Committee will come to order. Earlier this week, the Committee heard testimony about the serious threat posed by domestic terrorism and the impact it has on communities all across our country.

It is our intent to bring them in when we come back in September, to have a hearing with them.

Today, we will continue to examine this grave national security threat and hear from experts representing community, as well as research organizations, as well as former government officials, about the evolving nature of this threat and…

I rise today to honor the memory of a true lion of the U.S. Senate, Michigan Senator Carl Levin. Yesterday, he passed away at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was well known as a fierce advocate for Michigan and a force…

I appreciate the fact that today you have committed to getting us that information, because I think the entire Committee needs to see it.

I just think our system is broken, and we have to fix it.

Well, thank you. And Mr. Miller, I serve as Chair of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where yesterday we passed the Supply Chain Security Training Act.

a shortage of legacy chips was causing the most problems for his company.

swiftly passing this U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is absolutely essential to keeping our Nation at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing globally.

I just do not understand how this system is going to work.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate and that, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination, Calendar No. 176. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The…

I rise in support of Jen Easterly's nomination to serve as Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, commonly referred to as CISA. Before the Senate adjourned for the July 4 holiday, I stood right here and urged my…